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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the young man and his wife staying?

2. Who is the narrator of the Memoir for Chapter 13?

3. Who is Villalta in the Memoir for Chapter 12?

4. Who is the story in Chapter 8 about?

5. Who is Maera?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "The Doctor and the Doctor's Wife," Nick becomes a pawn in a passive-aggressive game between his parents. Describe the dynamic in the Adams' household and why Nick is forced to choose between his mother and father. Why does Nick make the decision he does?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the Memoir of Chapter 6 and the story that follows it--"A Very Short Story." How does the information in this Memoir flow into the Story? Is this different from the other examples in the book? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Nick Adams. What are his similarities to Hemingway? Do you think Nick's character was based on Hemingway himself as some believe? Explain.

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