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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Impatient Griselda," how does the alien speak English?
(a) Mouth implant.
(b) Extensive knowledge.
(c) A live translator.
(d) Translation device.

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

4. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell miss most about earth?
(a) His friends and family.
(b) The gardening and natural beauty.
(c) Spain.
(d) The fresh smell of lavender.

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

6. In François’ play what does the main character hear as he floats away?
(a) Children’s songs and voices.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) His mother’s voice.
(d) Music from his past.

7. In "Morte De Smudgie," what was Smudgie wrapped in?
(a) A plush towel.
(b) A majestic blue cape.
(c) A green shawl.
(d) A red silk brocade.

8. What is Miss Verity's real name?
(a) Dodge.
(b) Rutherford.
(c) Gibbon.
(d) Shibata.

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

10. What literary device is used when Nell describes her near-death experiences in "First Aid"?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Personification.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Allegory.

11. In "The Dead Interview," why did Orwell choose Orwell as his penname?
(a) It was his uncle’s name.
(b) He wanted a river, a natural feature.
(c) He liked the royal connotations.
(d) He liked the way it sounded.

12. Why can Atwood not serve as a medium in "The Dead Interview"?
(a) She is not permeable enough.
(b) Only men can be mediums.
(c) Her brain is too cluttered.
(d) She is too old.

13. What does the first aid instructor suggest Nell buy?
(a) CPR barrier guard.
(b) First aid kit.
(c) Defibrillator.
(d) Blanket.

14. In "My Evil Mother" which ritual does the narrator’s mother have her perform?
(a) Collecting frog eyes.
(b) Burning her hair.
(c) Reciting bird themed incantations.
(d) Discarding her toenails.

15. How does the narrator describe John’s advertisements in "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) Containing innuendo.
(b) Ahead of their time.
(c) Clever.
(d) Unintelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bad Teeth," what does Lynne ask Jason during their phone call?

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

3. Which of the following is NOT a near-death experience that Tig and Nell had?

4. What is the mood of "Two Scorched Men"?

5. In "First Aid," what do Nell and Tig fear while camping?

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