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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 2 of The Knot, what does the woman want to do?

2. Where does the woman in The Feather in the Toque find a photo of her lover's ex-girlfriend?

3. According to the narrator, which word best describes Frank?

4. Describe the couple's home in The Feather in the Toque.

5. Where does the woman meet the man's friend in The Man Who Would Not Go Away?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What epiphany does the woman in The Feather in the Toque have?

3. How does Albert react to the gardens?

4. Describe the division of the story The Knot.

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

6. Describe the point of view in A Thrilling Life.

7. Describe Evelyn.

8. Why is the title, A Thrilling Life, relevant to the story?

9. Describe the conclusion of The Knot.

10. Describe Albert.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe three symbols present in the book. Why are these symbols? What do they represent in the context of the story?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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