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

Short Answer Questions

1. The first news clipping in Section 6 reports Almeda's ______________ and death.

2. What does Almeda see at her gate?

3. The narrator thinks it is fair to _______________.

4. In addition to the woman's primitive presence, what else sickens Almeda this morning?

5. The literary device in which Almeda experiences delirium with a tonic meant to produce calm is called what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the play MENESETEUNG? Why didn't she simply call it ALMEDA? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the author's unusual use of point of view in this story by also including a narrator. Identify the points of view used and explain why this story qualifies for each one you name.

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