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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 Sparrow look like after her wedding?

2. What does Brian want to do before he dies?

3. Who does Sparrow like romantically?

4. Who is "Feuding Ghoul 4"?

5. What does Randy start leaving on the break room table for Sparrow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gen say to Tim at the very end of "A Thing at Work"?

2. What does Sparrow try in order to catch Randy's attention in "Sparrow"?

3. Where do the ghouls live in "Ghoul"?

4. At the end of "Ghoul," what choice does Brian make?

5. In "A Thing at Work," what is Gen doing that is wrong?

6. What is Debi's connection to Alma in "Mother's Day"?

7. In "Mother's Day," what are Alma's memories of her children's childhood?

8. What is Gloria known for in "Sparrow"?

9. How does Tim find out about Gen's affair in "A Thing at Work"?

10. Who is the most important person in Randy's life before Sparrow comes into it in "Sparrow"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Liberation Day," why do you think Saunders chooses the story of Little Big Horn - a bloody battle in which Indians defeated U.S. forces - as the one the Speakers are to perform for Company? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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