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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Wendy English's sister?

2. What band produced the album Paul's Boutique?

3. What object is described in "Use Transitions" from "Parents' Morning Epiphany"?

4. What is Donovan's last name?

5. How old are the sisters that are described in "The Lazy River"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What settings are illustrated in “Words and Music”? Why are they important?

2. Describe the narrative style in “Words and Music.” What makes the narrative style stand out in this story?

3. Describe the setting of "The Dialectic." How is the setting important to the story?

4. How is the motif of music demonstrated in “Words and Music”?

5. In what ways is setting important in “Miss Adele Amidst the Corsets”?

6. What is the setting of “Just Right”? Why is this setting significant?

7. What relationship is illustrated between the narrator and the Hungarian painter in "Downtown"?

8. Describe the narrative style in “Sentimental Education." How is the story related, and why?

9. Describe the narrative style in "The Dialectic." Why has the author employed this style?

10. What is the central theme of “Miss Adele Amidst the Corsets”? How does the author illustrate this theme?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Michael McRae in "Big Week." How old is Michael? What recent events have impacted his life? How does Michael cope with those events? What drives this character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the language style and structure of "Words and Music." How does the narrative style of this story differ from the others? In what ways is the language reflective of the story's themes? How would you describe the language within the story's dialogue?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of symbolism and metaphor in "The Lazy River." What does the river represent? What do the teenage girls signify? What is noted about their actions? What statement is the author making with these symbols and metaphors?

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