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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 many people come to the Little Big Horn performance?

2. How does Ginnie think of her house after the assault?

3. What did Derek never break?

4. What is one story Mr. U selects for the Speakers to perform in "Liberation Day"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of Speakers in "Liberation Day"?

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

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

4. What addition does Mr. U make to his Speakers' lineup?

5. How long has Jeremy been a Speaker?

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

7. In "Love Letter," what does Robbie ask for advice about?

8. How does "Adult Son Mike" treat the Speakers in "Liberation Day"?

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

10. Why do most Speakers take the position as Speakers in "Liberation Day"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Saunders insinuate the "Supervisors" are trying to accomplish in "Elliot Spencer," and how do they go about this goal? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Saunders describe the social environment in "Ghoul," and what parallels do you think he is attempting to draw between the ghouls' world and the real world? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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