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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 does Company react to the Cities performance?

2. How does Company respond to the Speakers' performance of the Battle of Little Big Horn?

3. What kind of "beam" shoots out of the old man's forehead in Ginnie's fantasy?

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

5. What does Jeremy do in order to prepare for the "city" performance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How long has Jeremy been a Speaker?

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

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

9. What is Ginnie getting ready to do at the end of "A Mom of Bold Action"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In "Love Letter," what are some of the tensions and contradictions Saunders highlights between self-preservation and fighting for one's values? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Ginnie's writing change in "A Mom of Bold Action" after Derek's assault, and what does this reveal about her character? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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