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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 Tim have in his office that is unusual for a man his age?

2. What does Debi have for Alma that she thinks of sharing?

3. Who is also in the break room with Gen in the beginning of "A Thing at Work"?

4. Who is the boss in "A Thing at Work"?

5. Where does the man Gen is having an affair with work?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Debi feel seeing Alma again for the first time in years in "Mother's Day"?

2. Who does Alma see in "Mother's Day" right after she dies?

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

4. How does Tim view Brenda in "A Thing at Work"?

5. In "Ghoul," what does Tom Frame say to Brian that puts Brian in a bad spot?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Rolph's letter to Brian say?

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

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 do Ginnie's own feelings surprise and disturb her in the wake of Derek's assault in "A Mom of Bold Action"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions,

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