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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 comes to see Jeremy at night?

2. Who is the son in "Liberation Day"?

3. What amps up the Speakers' performances?

4. Who is the maid in "Liberation Day"?

5. What did Derek never break?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ginne write right after Derek's assault in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

2. In "A Mom of Bold Action," what does Ginnie often write about?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Gen undermine and eventually engineer the firing of Brenda in "A Thing at Work"? 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

In "Love Letter," how does Saunders, through Grandpa, describe any one individual's limitations in fighting back against government oppression and authoritarian behavior? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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