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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. When does Spain offer Jews conversion or expulsion?

2. How does Teresa die in "Pen Pals"?

3. What does the New Judaism require according to the narrator of "The New Judaism"?

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

5. How many 20th century items are found in da Vinci's notebook, according to the narrator of "Da Vinci: the Lost Notebook," ?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the odd drawings found in da Vinci's notebook in "Da Vinci: the Lost Notebook."

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

3. What is the tone of "Pen Pals"?

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

5. What do you think of the relationship between Senor Jangles and James MacPherson in "Local News"?

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

7. What sort of personality does Avram the waiter have in "The Last Supper"?

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

9. Describe the differences between the narrator and Jack Kennedy.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Distinguish between tone and mood as used in literature, and then compare and contrast the tone and mood of Stewart's work as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Which character in Stewart's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

Essay Topic 3

What tone does Stewart use in "The Last Supper, or the Dead Waiter"? Do you think the tone matches the content of the story? If not, why do you think Stewart would pair a lighthearted tone with a story with serious content?

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