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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 does Fevvers say Madame Schreck does not part easily with?

2. Why is Walser happy to see Fevvers?

3. What does Walser compare Fevvers' room to?

4. What was Fevver lying on top of in the basket?

5. Which character comes out squealing?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reasons are the Charivaris jealous of Fevvers?

2. What did Walser conclude about Fevvers before the interview?

3. What changes in Fevvers character take place when she becomes the Winged Victory?

4. In what way do you think Walser's decision to sign up for the circus was an important one to make?

5. Describe Colonel Kearney and his pig Sybil.

6. What new element does Madame Schreck bring to the story?

7. What is the real reason Walser has come to interview Fevvers?

8. How does Schreck try to dupe Fevers out of her fair share?

9. Describe how Fevvers learns to fly?

10. Describe the brothel where Fevvers first sets up home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story and Carter? How does Carter use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Carter's writing style. How would you describe Carter's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? Does she use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Carter's style give to the story? Can you detect a distinct personality with her style?

Essay Topic 3

Critically examine the negative and positive points of Nights at the Circus. Is it an accurate portrayal of late 19th century life? Does it have dramatic impact? Are the characters well drawn?

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