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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," why did Orwell dress poorly?
(a) He followed an out of trend style.
(b) To spite his mother.
(c) Because he didn’t care.
(d) He did not have the money for tailors.

2. Which literary device is this an example of: “funeral scarf from stem to stern” (61)?
(a) Personification.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Alliteration.

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

4. In "First Aid," what happened when canoeing?
(a) They got stranded.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A branch caused a huge hole.
(d) Tipped by a freak wave.

5. What job do Tig and Nell get in "First Aid"?
(a) Park rangers.
(b) Accountants.
(c) Bird and butterfly experts.
(d) Cruise ship directors.

6. What is the name of Lynne's alleged lover in "Bad Teeth"?
(a) Rob Tamburro.
(b) Newman Small.
(c) Evan Chow.
(d) John Soliman.

7. In "My Evil Mother," what reason does the narrator’s father give for leaving?
(a) His drinking got out of hand.
(b) He had an affair.
(c) He didn’t want to be a father.
(d) Her mother was always right.

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

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

10. In "Bad Teeth," Csilla has no need for what?
(a) Friends.
(b) A vacation.
(c) Lemon Juice.
(d) Good food.

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

12. In "First Aid," what are Tig and Nell’s attitude towards saving people while on the job?
(a) Wanting to avoid responsibility.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Nervous they’ll forget.
(d) Enthusiastic.

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

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

15. Which of the following is NOT a setting in "Two Scorched Men"?
(a) A country house.
(b) A battleground.
(c) Paris.
(d) A grocery store.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe John’s advertisements in "Two Scorched Men"?

2. What is the name of their first aid instructor in "First Aid"?

3. In "Bad Teeth," where did Lynne’s alleged affair occur?

4. In "Impatient Griselda," how does the alien leave quarantine?

5. What does Nell call the imaginary assailants in the opening scene of "First Aid"?

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