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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. Who is the son in "Liberation Day"?

2. What does Keith do to one of the old men?

3. What does the mother in Ginnie's story do?

4. What does Derek say when the police ask if someone in their custody is the person who assaulted him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What advice does Grandpa give to Robbie at the end of "Love Letter"?

7. How long has Jeremy been a Speaker?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Ghoul," what is mentioning that the underworld never gets visitors likely a metaphor for? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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