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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. Which is one character Lauren plays in the Battle of Little Big Horn?

2. Where is Jeremy when he is "speaking"?

3. Where was Derek assaulted?

4. What does Mike tell the Speakers is on the way in "Liberation Day"?

5. Who is supposed to help turn the stage over at intermission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the liberators say their intention towards the Speakers is in "Liberation Day"?

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

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

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

5. Which performance in "Liberation Day" does not go over well with "Company"?

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

7. In "A Mom of Bold Action," what is Ginnie's attitude towards Derek?

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

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

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

What does Saunders reveal about Sparrow (Gloria) and Randy's romance at the end of "Sparrow" that affects the reader's perception of the earlier parts of the story? Why do you think he included this revelation? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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

In "Elliott Spencer," how does Elliott's partial regaining of his memory eventually lead to him seeking his own freedom? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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