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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the party host in Sparks?
(a) Lana.
(b) Sally.
(c) Alena.
(d) Jenny.

2. Describe the relationship between Tim and Owen.
(a) Former enemies.
(b) Longstanding friends.
(c) Friends with a shaky foundation.
(d) Both contendors for Liz's heart.

3. Who is referred to as "just a baby"?
(a) A random woman at the party.
(b) Tina.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Ellen.

4. Why does Duer move out of state?
(a) To get married.
(b) To get a job at a shop.
(c) To attend medical school.
(d) To attend law school.

5. Which of the following words best describes the narrator of Lust?
(a) Sinister.
(b) Affectionate.
(c) Reliable.
(d) Sincere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Tim's ex-girlfriend?

2. According to the narrator of Blow, which word best describes the predictions Bill makes?

3. What is the name of the lover who frightens the teenage girl with his intensity?

4. From what point of view is City Night told?

5. On her way home, who does Ellen see walking that inspires her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bill.

2. Describe the structure of The Break-up.

3. Describe Harry from Lunch with Harry.

4. Describe the attraction between Ellen and Nicholas.

5. Describe Emma and Harry's relationship.

6. Describe Bill and the narrator's relationship in Blow.

7. Describe Nicholas.

8. What comments does Tim make that make Owen feel uncomfortable?

9. Why is the first person perspective important in the story Sparks?

10. Describe the character development in City Night.

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