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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 transportation does Ellen take when she goes home?
(a) She walks.
(b) Ferry.
(c) Taxi.
(d) Subway.

2. What is the setting for Sparks?
(a) An outdoor gazebo.
(b) An apartment complex.
(c) A party hall.
(d) Lil's condo.

3. What does Harry call Jane at the end of the story?
(a) Jace.
(b) Jana.
(c) Emma.
(d) Rachel.

4. What does Tim say he was about to do?
(a) Propose marriage.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Buy a home.
(d) Talk to a therapist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lil claim the man at the party is similar to?

2. Who does the narrator in Blow live with?

3. What does the narrator of Blow write?

4. Which word best describes Ellen?

5. What is Ellen's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the narrator of Lust go on dates?

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

3. Describe the tone of the story The Break-up.

4. What prediction does Bill make?

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

6. Describe the structure of The Break-up.

7. Describe the attraction between Ellen and Nicholas.

8. Describe the behavior Nicholas exhibits the morning after the party.

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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