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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. How can a ghoul claim immunity?

2. What is a common inconvenience in "Ghoul"?

3. Why does the person from Kodak call Tim?

4. Who works in food services?

5. What was Tim's mother like?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Brian and Amy first get together as a couple in "Ghoul"?

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

3. How do most of the ghouls die in "Ghoul"?

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

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

6. What is one of Tim's memories of his mother in "A Think at Work"?

7. Why does Tim decide to fire Brenda in "A Thing at Work"?

8. What does Brenda do in the office that attracts unwanted attention?

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

10. How does Randy's mother come to view his relationship with Sparrow in "Sparrow"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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