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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tales of Evil, the old woman asks Jory if he could forgive his parents for _________.

2. What was Cathy's dancing name?

3. What reason does the old woman give to Jory for why she doesn't open the drapes in her windows?

4. Where does Cathy send Bart after he attacks Cindy in her pool?

5. What is the psychiatrist's name that Cathy and Chris first send Bart to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the few of Bart's thoughts from his narration that have a profound and surprising insight. What is he referring to when he thinks it? What broader meanings do these thoughts have, and how do they apply to the novel as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Bart feels inferior to Jory. How does this determine Bart's behavior around Jory? In what ways are Bart's feelings justified? In what ways are they not justified? Give examples

Essay Topic 3

Describe the benefits of each narrator. Which narration is stronger? Who is a more reliable narrator? Who is a more insightful narrator? Which narrator's voice feels more authentic? Explain your answers.

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