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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. Where is Jeremy when he is "speaking"?

2. How old does Jeremy think he is?

3. Why does Ginnie decide not to tell Keith about seeing the old man limp?

4. What is the name of the mother in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

5. Who "owns" Jeremy in "Liberation Day"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jeremy hope will happen someday with Mrs. U in "Liberation Day"?

2. What happens to Derek that is shocking in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

3. What specific episode from history does Mr. U ask the Speakers to perform in "Liberation Day"?

4. In "Love Letter," what are some reasons that Grandpa does not do more to push back against governmental abuses?

5. In "Liberation Day," what does Mrs. U do with Jeremy at regular intervals?

6. At the end of "Liberation Day," why does Jeremy say he can no longer enjoy speaking at all?

7. What does Ginnie realize about the man who Keith assaults in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

8. How is Ginnie's essay in "A Mom of Bold Action" different from other things she has previously written?

9. What is the problem with trying to identify the person who assaults Derek in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

10. What does Keith end up doing after reading Ginnie's essay in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the collection, how does Saunders treat and explore the connections between freedom and oppression? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How and why does Saunders describe the evolution of Tim's principles in "A Thing at Work"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How and why does Saunders demonstrate the changes in Jeremy's personality, outlook, and goals in the story "Liberation Day"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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