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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. In Part 1 of The Knot, where are the two characters?

2. What does Evelyn want Albert to tell her about?

3. What is Meg's occupation?

4. What is the nickname of the man in The Knot?

5. Which of the following is one of Frank's hobbies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Charles and Meg.

3. What are the similarities between The Man Who Would Not Away and A Thrilling Life?

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

5. What element in The Knot is used to develop characterization?

6. Describe the relationship between the man and the woman in The Feather in the Toque.

7. Describe Evelyn.

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

9. In what way is exposure a theme in The Feather in the Toque?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is juxtaposition used to compare and contrast characters in the short stories? What techniques does the author use in juxtaposition?

Essay Topic 2

What messages might the author be sending to the reader? What is the author trying to say about relationships? How do you know?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use minimalism in these stories? Why do you think Susan Minot writes from a minimalist perspective? Use specific examples from the stories.

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