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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. How is Raphael described in "The Black Market" from "Mood" (132)?

2. Where is Mary Baker Eddy described in "Mood"?

3. Who was Bill's anthrosoc teacher in sixth grade?

4. How old is Melinda Durham said to be in "Meet the President!"?

5. What kind of car has Michael rented in "Escape from New York"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the central theme in “Kelso Deconstructed”? How is this theme examined?

2. What is the central theme in "Two Men Arrive in a Village"? How is the theme demonstrated?

3. What are three examples of symbolism in "Escape from New York" and what do they represent?

4. How is Roberta described in "Mood"?

5. How would you describe the narrative and language style in "Two Men Arrive in a Village"?

6. How are the two strangers described in "Two Men Arrive in a Village"?

7. How is Raphael described in "Mood"?

8. Discuss the setting of "Big Week." How does setting relate to the plot and/or themes of this story?

9. What is the central theme in "Escape from New York"? How is this theme illustrated?

10. What real-life event is in focus in “Kelso Deconstructed”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of setting in "Downtown." Where is the story set? When is it set? How is setting connected to the story's themes? How does setting reflect upon the characters in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the plot structure of "Sentimental Education." What is the inciting incident in the story? Where is its climax? What information is related in the falling action and denouement of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Donovan in "Just Right." How old is Donovan? What are his main objectives in the story? What are the main conflicts that he faces? How do you relate to Donovan's character?

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