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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What point of view is "Two Scorched Men" told from?
(a) No narrator.
(b) Limited Third Person.
(c) First Person.
(d) Omniscient.

5. What is Orwell’s father’s name?
(a) Christos.
(b) Mr. Blair.
(c) Mr. Orwell.
(d) George II.

6. In "Bad Teeth," where did Lynne’s alleged affair occur?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Regina.
(c) Ottawa.
(d) New York.

7. How old is the narrator at the beginning of "My Evil Mother"?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 22.
(d) 7.

8. How is John’s wife described in "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) Neurotic.
(b) Small and lanky.
(c) Young and beautiful.
(d) Skeptical yet sane.

9. In "My Evil Mother," what is the narrator’s relationship with her mother like?
(a) Strained but loving.
(b) Devastating and sad.
(c) Angry and full of hatred
(d) They’re best friends.

10. What perspective is used in "My Evil Mother"?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Omniscient narration.
(d) Second person.

11. François’ plays are known for being what?
(a) Clever.
(b) Mean.
(c) Short.
(d) Hilarious.

12. What is the name of Nell’s sister?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Ally.
(c) Lizzie.
(d) Sydney.

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

14. In "The Dead Interview," who is Orwell’s mentor?
(a) H.G. Wells.
(b) Aldous Huxley.
(c) Ernest Hemmingway.
(d) Joseph Stalin.

15. It is rumored that the cruise ship in "First Aid" has extra what?
(a) Freezers.
(b) Snorkels.
(c) Life jackets.
(d) Pools.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bad Teeth," what was Lynne famous for?

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of Mr. Foote?

3. In "Impatient Griselda," what are children called?

4. What item does the narrator joke about with François in "Two Scorched Men"?

5. In "Morte De Smudgie," what is Smudgie diagnosed with?

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