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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Two Scorched Men," which Navy did John fight for?
(a) British.
(b) American.
(c) Canadian.
(d) French.

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

3. In "Two Scorched Men," what does John mistakenly shoot himself in?
(a) The air conditioner.
(b) Leg.
(c) Mouth.
(d) The radiator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "First Aid," what happened when canoeing?

3. What does Nell do with her manuscript in "Morte De Smudgie"?

4. In "Impatient Griselda," where does Imp get a job?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the alien’s story in a few sentences.

2. What is Orwell’s perspective on female writers?

3. Who is Jason and why did Csilla contact him?

4. What does John’s country house look like in “Two Scorched Men”?

5. What do the aliens provide at the beginning of the story to the humans?

6. How does the phone call between Jason and Lynne go?

7. How is Mr. Foote described?

8. How does the meeting between the narrator’s mother and her fiancé go?

9. What does Csilla look like?

10. What political aspect of life do Atwood and Orwell have in common?

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