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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. Which of the following is not a term used by the narrator of "Martha Stewart's Vagina" in relation to the vagina?

2. When does Spain offer Jews conversion or expulsion?

3. What is the mascot to be adopted by New Judaism, according to the narrator of "The New Judaism"?

4. What sport does Ford watch on television the day after Carter's inauguration?

5. What year does the narrator say da Vinci's notebook was lost?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the basis for "Martha Stewart's Vagina."

2. Do you admire the Hansons? Why?

3. Describe the setting for this story as given in the beginning of "Breakfast at Kennedy's."

4. Explain the dynamics of Jesus's relationship with his disciples in "The Last Supper."

5. What role does the narrator play in "Breakfast at Kennedy's"?

6. What mascots does Stewart suggest for New Judaism?

7. Why does Princess Diana want to be pen pals with Mother Teresa as stated in "Pen Pals"?

8. What do you think of the tone of "Martha Stewart's Vagina"? Do you think it's funny or offensive?

9. How is Jack Kennedy characterized in "Breakfast at Kennedy's"? Do you think this is a favorable description?

10. Compare and contrast the Orthodox with the New Judaism as explained in "The New Judaism".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sheldon appears in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold" only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Sheldon's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Stewart uses in writing about Sheldon.

Essay Topic 2

Judaism is a significant part of Stewart's writing. What does Judaism symbolize in "The New Judaism"? What part of this allows for intersection between author and work?

Essay Topic 3

Characters' names are symbolic in "Five Under Five." Choose two characters and describe what their names symbolize. Why would Stewart choose these particular names for the characters?

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