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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. What does Mrs. U often "wheel over" to Jeremy in the night?

2. Who does Lauren punch in the face?

3. What is one thing Grandpa says he did not and does not know how to do?

4. Why does Jeremy feel guilty about loving Mrs. U?

5. How does Jeremy feel about Mrs. U?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Jeremy think about Mr. and Mrs. U.'s marriage in "Liberation Day"?

8. How long has Jeremy been a Speaker?

9. Why do most Speakers take the position as Speakers in "Liberation Day"?

10. What specific episode from history does Mr. U ask the Speakers to perform in "Liberation Day"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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