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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In "The Dead Interview," which film does Atwood suggest Orwell watch?
(a) Animal Farm.
(b) Charotte’s Web.
(c) Dunkirk.
(d) The Death of Stalin.

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

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

6. 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.

7. The mother saying she is “immune to cold” (97) is an example of what?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Alliteration.

8. In "Morte De Smudgie," who does Nell believe are adept at death?
(a) The common folk.
(b) The Victorians.
(c) The gentry.
(d) The French.

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

10. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell call bodies?
(a) Flesh sacks.
(b) Skin suits.
(c) Meat envelopes.
(d) Prisons.

11. Who are Imp and Pat?
(a) Aliens.
(b) Twin sisters.
(c) Colleagues.
(d) A princess and queen.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "First Aid," what are Tig and Nell’s attitude towards saving people while on the job?

2. In "The Dead Interview," Orwell claims he is attacked for what?

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

4. In François’ play what does the main character hear as he floats away?

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

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