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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Dead Interview," Orwell claims he is attacked for what?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Clarity.
(c) Accuracy.
(d) Pessimism.

2. What item does the narrator joke about with François in "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) Lettuce.
(b) Sardines.
(c) Orange juice.
(d) Salmon.

3. What does the alien look like in "Impatient Griselda"?
(a) A snail.
(b) An octopus.
(c) A green martian.
(d) A silver, big eyed creature.

4. In "First Aid," what do Nell and Tig eat after returning from the hospital?
(a) Ramen.
(b) Scrambled Eggs.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Carrots.

5. What is the mood of "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) Excited and happy.
(b) Solemn and respectful.
(c) Angry and loud.
(d) Ironic and jaded.

6. In "Impatient Griselda," who does the Duke want to leave Pat for?
(a) A blonde princess.
(b) A beautiful witch.
(c) Her sister, Imp.
(d) A younger, prettier woman.

7. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell praise Atwood for grasping?
(a) That the totalitarian world is over.
(b) Her understanding of the allegory.
(c) The holiness of his penname.
(d) His complicated vocabulary.

8. In "Bad Teeth," what do the women eat at tea?
(a) Mini Sandwiches.
(b) Muffins.
(c) Scones.
(d) Cakes.

9. What does the narrator’s mother say when casting spells in "My Evil Mother"?
(a) Point.
(b) A curse on you.
(c) Woosh.
(d) Alakazam.

10. In "Bad Teeth," how is Csillia regarding her age?
(a) Coy and unwilling to share.
(b) Forthright and honest.
(c) Only willing to give an approximation.
(d) Pretends to be younger than she is.

11. In "My Evil Mother" what gifts does the narrator’s dad give her?
(a) A toy car and a wand.
(b) A puppy and collar.
(c) A bicycle and a sweater.
(d) A barbie and a computer.

12. Which term is NOT used in Nell’s retelling of “Morte d’Arthur”?
(a) Catelot.
(b) Sir Cativere.
(c) King Smudgie.
(d) Carthur.

13. In "Two Scorched Men," who are character foils?
(a) Tig and the narrator.
(b) John and the narrator.
(c) François and John.
(d) François and Tig.

14. What item was traded for François’ freedom in "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) A passport.
(b) A large sack of flour.
(c) A safe full of cash.
(d) A binder.

15. In "Morte De Smudgie," what term causes Nell to burst into tears?
(a) Soft Silk.
(b) Dirty Blond.
(c) Black Velvet.
(d) Sugary Sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bad Teeth," Csilla has no need for what?

2. How old is the narrator at the beginning of "My Evil Mother"?

3. In "The Dead Interview," why did Orwell dress poorly?

4. What job do Tig and Nell get in "First Aid"?

5. In "Impatient Griselda," how does the alien speak English?

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