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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in the Philadelphia hotel room?

2. Who mentions a gumbo of red and brown mixed into the cream of his skin?

3. 1960s Motown music takes the reader between which two scenes?

4. Who is Aunt Mary talking to when she talks about her husband after the photography session?

5. What does Peck convince Li'l Bit to do after they finish the champagne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

We learn that Peck has a drinking problem. Li'l Bit offers to meet with him once a week if he'll stop drinking. Does he stop drinking? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Peck is often seen comforting Li'l Bit. Give examples of this. Why do you think he wants to comfort Li'l Bit? Is it only because of his sexual feelings?

Essay Topic 3

In "How I Learned to Drive", characters sometimes come out of the scene to talk to the audience. Cite examples of this, and explain what purpose it serves.

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