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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 is Charles' last name?
(a) Hanson.
(b) Howe.
(c) Harold.
(d) Haggerty.

2. What is Charles worried about?
(a) His home.
(b) His relationship with Meg.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His job.

3. What is the name of the story that is most similar to The Man Who Would Not Go Away?
(a) Ole Siche.
(b) A Thrilling Life.
(c) The Swan in the Garden.
(d) City Night.

4. What is Frank's last name?
(a) Manchester.
(b) McClarry.
(c) Markus.
(d) Manager.

5. What emotion does the narrator in A Thrilling Life feel for Frank's new girlfriend?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Excitement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following objects is the woman in The Feather in the Toque most like?

2. From what perspective is The Man Who Would Not Go Away told?

3. What is Evelyn's nickname?

4. Where do Charles and the boat hand go?

5. Who thinks that Evelyn is ignorant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the title, A Thrilling Life, relevant to the story?

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

3. Describe one theme that is common throughout all the stories in the book.

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

5. How does Albert react to the gardens?

6. Describe the conclusion of The Knot.

7. The title, Ole Siche, means "Dry Island." Why is this relevant to the story?

8. Describe Albert.

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

10. Describe Charles and Meg.

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