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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 does the woman in The Man Who Would Not Go Away escape into?
(a) Books.
(b) Art.
(c) Celebrity news.
(d) Film.

2. Which of the following is a theme in the book?
(a) Passion.
(b) Anecdotes.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Failed relationships.

3. Which of the following serves as an allegory in A Thrilling Life?
(a) The scene where the narrator reminisces about her relationship with Frank.
(b) The scene where the characters are in a car.
(c) The scene where Frank says he is having an affair.
(d) The scene where the narrator is at work.

4. What does Evelyn want Albert to tell her about?
(a) His apartment.
(b) His family.
(c) School.
(d) Their future together.

5. What is the structure of The Knot similar to?
(a) A movie.
(b) A novel.
(c) A song.
(d) A play.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season do the events occur in The Feather in the Toque?

2. From what perspective is The Swan in the Garden told?

3. What is Meg's last name?

4. How does Frank feel when the narrator tells him personal information about herself?

5. In Part 3 of The Knot, what do the man and woman meet up to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Albert react to the gardens?

2. How is the title The Man Who Would Not Go Away relevant to the story?

3. Describe the division of the story The Knot.

4. Describe the relationship between Charles and Meg.

5. When the narrator learns that Frank has a new girlfriend, what does she feel?

6. In what way is exposure a theme in The Feather in the Toque?

7. What elements of a typical story are missing from The Man Who Would Not Go Away?

8. How is Ole Siche similar to the story The Swan in the Garden?

9. Describe Albert.

10. Describe the way names are used in The Knot.

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