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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. Which of the following are names of two party guests in Sparks?
(a) Alexis and Chloe.
(b) Cassidy and Dana.
(c) Christine and Trixie.
(d) Lex and Nita.

2. What is the name of one of the Lust narrator's girl friends?
(a) Grace.
(b) Heather.
(c) Jenlyn.
(d) Jilly.

3. Who invites Lil to a party?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Duer.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Her sister.

4. Which word best describes the concluding scene in Lunch with Harry?
(a) Syllogism.
(b) An allusion.
(c) An epiphany.
(d) A metaphor.

5. How does Jane feel as the story concludes?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Worried.
(c) Angry.
(d) Content.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a literary device used in The Break-up?

2. What is burned at the party Lil attends?

3. Which word best describes Ellen?

4. Besides Duer, who does not come to visit Lil when she is incarcerated?

5. Who is the host of the party Ellen attends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does the narrator of Lust enjoy sexual activity? How do you know?

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

3. What is the significance of having an unnamed character in Lust?

4. How does Lil feel about the actor at the party?

5. Are Harry, Emma, and Jane sympathetic characters? Why or why not?

6. Describe the character of Duer.

7. Describe Harry from Lunch with Harry.

8. What is the purpose of the narrator's first person perspective in Blow?

9. According to the story Lunch with Harry, what are European values?

10. Describe the relationship between Owen and Tim.

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