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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 is a literary device used in The Break-up?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Paradox.
(c) Syllogism.
(d) Allegory.

2. What is the name of the Lust narrator's first lover?
(a) Troy.
(b) Tim.
(c) Gerard.
(d) Leo.

3. Where does the narrator of Blow live?
(a) Miami.
(b) New York City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) St. Louis.

4. What is the name of the lover who frightens the teenage girl with his intensity?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Tim.
(d) Ray.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what point of view is Lust told?

3. What is the name of the man who warns Ellen about Nicholas?

4. How does Jane feel as the story concludes?

5. What does Tim ask Owen to do with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Emma from Lunch with Harry.

3. Describe Nicholas.

4. Describe the structure of The Break-up.

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

6. Describe a symbol from the story City Night.

7. Describe the narrator in the story Blow.

8. Describe Harry from Lunch with Harry.

9. What prediction does Bill make?

10. What effect does Tim's break up with his girlfriend have on Liz and Owen's relationship?

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