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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 animal is the American woman in "A Canary For One" bringing her daughter?
2. Where was William when the burlesque show caught up with him in "A Pursuit Race"?
3. In "Now I Lay Me," how many other people are in the bedroom with Nick?
4. What does William have on his forearm, that he shows to Mr. Turner, in "A Pursuit Race"?
5. In "Ten Indians," what animal does Carl compare Indians to?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the third soldier in "Today is Friday" not want to drink with the others?
2. In "A Canary For One," why did the American woman take her daughter away?
3. What does Mrs. Garner tell Nick, to make him feel better in "Ten Indians"?
4. Why is the title of "Today Is Friday" in present tense?
5. Who is the narrator for the short story “A Canary for One?”
6. What does William say about the wolf he sees and hears in "A Pursuit Race"?
7. What is the subtle suggestion about Indians and their behavior based on the short story “Ten Indians?”
8. How does William respond when Mr. Turner accuses him of drinking too much and of needing help in "A Pursuit Race"?
9. How does the author describe a pursuit race?
10. Overall, what is the author’s perspective on women and romantic relationships?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Several of the short stories are told from the perspective of a man named Nick, who is thought to represent Hemingway himself. Write an essay analyzing the author’s choice to tell certain stories from Nick’s point of view. How does viewing the events from Nick’s point of view affect the narrative tone?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support Hemingway’s theme of loneliness and overall narrative tone?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay describing the author’s narrative style. Select three words to describe his writing style and explain how his minimalistic approach to dialogue and diction impacts his audience.
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