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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 child in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

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

3. Which of the following figures is involved in the Battle of Little Big Horn?

4. Why does Ginnie tell Derek that Keith is crying?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Keith end up doing after reading Ginnie's essay in "A Mom of Bold Action"?

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

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

5. How long has Jeremy been a Speaker?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Saunders convey the political, cultural, and social landscape to the reader in the story "Love Letter"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

In "My House," what does the house come to symbolize to the unnamed narrator, and how does his attitude towards the house change once he realizes he will never own it? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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