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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes both Liz and Tim's ex-girlfriend?

2. Which of the following words best describes the narrator of Lust?

3. What language are the books that Bill gives the narrator?

4. Which word best describes Harry's relationship with Jane?

5. What does Lil search for at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relevance of the title Sparks?

2. Why is the first person perspective important in the story Sparks?

3. Describe the character development in City Night.

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

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

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

7. Describe the narrator in the story Blow.

8. Describe Harry from Lunch with Harry.

9. Describe Nicholas.

10. Describe Lil's interactions at the party she attends.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose behind using an unnamed narrator to tell a story? Why did the author choose not to name many of the characters? What message do you think she was trying to send?

Essay Topic 2

What common themes are present in the collection of stories? What are the parallels in the stories, such as techniques in characterization and dialogue?

Essay Topic 3

Minot's story The Knot is divided into four parts. Why is this significant? What is the significance behind each part? Why did Minot structure The Knot this way?

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