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

2. Who invites Ellen to a party?

3. What does Bill claim to have insight into?

4. What is the name of Bill's ex-girlfriend?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Lil an unreliable narrator?

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

4. According to the story Lunch with Harry, what are European values?

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

6. What is the relevance of the title Sparks?

7. Describe the character development in City Night.

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

9. What is the author's message behind the story Lust?

10. Describe Emma and Harry's relationship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare this collection of short stories to an outside piece of literature that you have read, a movie, or a song. What parallels exist between these two pieces? What are the differences between the two pieces?

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical response to this collection of short stories. What elements of the stories are good? What elements are bad? How would you improve upon the stories if you were the writer?

Essay Topic 3

Which characters in the book exhibit the most character depth? Why? What are some specific examples? Which characters in the book exhibit the least depth? What are some specific examples?

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