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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. According to the narrator of Blow, which word best describes the predictions Bill makes?

2. What is the overall timeline in Lust?

3. Who does the narrator of Lust cohabitate with?

4. What does Jane need help with?

5. Which physical description describes Harry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Emma and Harry's relationship.

5. Describe Emma from Lunch with Harry.

6. Describe Nicholas.

7. Describe Harry from Lunch with Harry.

8. What is the difference between men and women in Lust?

9. Describe the attraction between Ellen and Nicholas.

10. What effect does Tim's break up with his girlfriend have on Liz and Owen's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the titles of the short stories relevant to the stories themselves? Choose three titles and discuss how each is relevant to the story it describes.

Essay Topic 2

Why does the author write about unlikable characters? What makes the characters particularly unlikable? Analyze at least three different characters and determine why they are unlikable.

Essay Topic 3

How is allegory used in the short stories in this collection? Use one specific allegory to analyze. What is the purpose of allegory in literature, and in this particular book?

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