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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 happened when canoeing?
(a) Tipped by a freak wave.
(b) They got stranded.
(c) A branch caused a huge hole.
(d) Nothing.

2. In "Morte De Smudgie," how many cats did Tig and Nell own?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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

4. In "Two Scorched Men," what literary device does the narrator use to describe John’s house?
(a) Frame Story.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Personification.
(d) Allegory.

5. In "Impatient Griselda," where does Imp get a job?
(a) Palace guard.
(b) Royal-dressing chamber.
(c) Food-preparation chamber.
(d) Maid service.

6. In "My Evil Mother," what creature does the narrator believe her father is?
(a) Centaur.
(b) Unicorn.
(c) Garden gnome.
(d) Fairy.

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

8. In "Bad Teeth," what did Csilla deny stealing?
(a) Sunglasses.
(b) Birth Control Pills.
(c) Advil.
(d) Purse.

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

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

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

12. What is the mood of "Morte De Smudgie"?
(a) Heartbreaking and devastating.
(b) Angry and resentful.
(c) Exciting and cheerful.
(d) Somber yet playful.

13. What period does Csilla’s proposed novel take place in?
(a) 1960’s.
(b) Prehistoric.
(c) 2000’s.
(d) 1920’s.

14. In "My Evil Mother," what does the narrator’s mother suggest after the birth of her first child?
(a) Say a prayer and give nail clippings to a fairy.
(b) Rub an orange on her stretch marks and eat placenta.
(c) Make peace with the frog on her window.
(d) Draw a circle of salt around her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is a character in François’ play?

2. In "Bad Teeth," how is Csillia regarding her age?

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

4. In "The Dead Interview," which film does Atwood suggest Orwell watch?

5. In "My Evil Mother" why does the mother want the narrator to break up with her boyfriend?

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