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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 one of Frank's hobbies?
(a) Flirting.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Piloting.
(d) Speech writing.

2. In A Thrilling Life, which of the following is lacking?
(a) A single point of view.
(b) Character introduction.
(c) Emotional development of characters.
(d) Dialogue.

3. From what perspective is Ole Siche told?
(a) Third omniscient.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Third limited.

4. Which word best describes Charles?
(a) Superior.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Impatient.

5. What is Meg's occupation?
(a) Broadway actress.
(b) Cruiseship custodian.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Children's book author.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Charles' sailboat?

2. Where do Charles and the boat hand go?

3. From what perspective is The Feather in the Toque told?

4. What type of magazine does the narrator write for in A Thrilling Life?

5. What is Albert's age?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting in The Feather in the Toque.

2. Describe the point of view in A Thrilling Life.

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

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

5. What epiphany does the woman in The Feather in the Toque have?

6. Describe the relationship between the narrator and Frank in A Thrilling Life.

7. How is the swan a symbol in The Swan in the Garden?

8. How does Albert react to the gardens?

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

10. Describe Albert.

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