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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which room does Almeda sit all day?

2. What does Almeda's vulnerability signify to Jarvis?

3. What awakens Almeda with a sense of anxiety?

4. What does the doctor think would make Almeda feel better?

5. On what does Almeda sit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Munro uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

MENESETEUNG is a classic story of metamorphosis and empowerment. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

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