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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erik want to do for a living?

2. Who do Carol and Dr. Kennicott run into in Minneapolis?

3. In Chapter 17's winter outing, what game does the group play?

4. Who does Carol weep for at Christmas time?

5. Who appoints Carol to the library board?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For a newcomer, communication can be confusing in Gopher Prairie, as much of what is said is delivered with a smile. Discuss the various forms of communication in Gopher Prairie and how these forms of communication manipulate the information being delivered.

Essay Topic 2

Although Carol spends much of her time in Gopher Prairie complaining about the town, there are things that she grows to love. Analyze the different aspects of Gopher Prairie Carol appreciates and why.

Essay Topic 3

Choose from one of the following characters. Determine which character is the most toxic to Carol and why.

Part 1) Dr. Kennicott.

Part 2) Mrs. Bogart.

Part 3) Vida.

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