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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. From what point of view is A Thrilling Life told?

2. In Part 3 of The Knot, what do the man and woman meet up to do?

3. Which of the following does Evelyn desire?

4. Where does the couple live in The Feather in the Toque?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Evelyn.

2. How is the swan a symbol in The Swan in the Garden?

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

4. Describe Albert.

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

6. How is Ole Siche similar to the story The Swan in the Garden?

7. Describe the relationship between Charles and Meg.

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

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

10. Describe the relationship between the narrator and Frank in A Thrilling Life.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What effect does imagery have on a piece of writing? Why might an author use imagery to tell a story? What are some specific instances of effective and ineffective imagery in Minot's stories?

Essay Topic 3

How is dialogue used to advance some of the stories in this collection? What purpose does Susan Minot give to dialogue?

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