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

2. In "Bad Teeth," what was Lynne famous for?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Singing.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Short stories.

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

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

5. In "Impatient Griselda," what are children called?
(a) Zaxons.
(b) Fry.
(c) Pseudopods.
(d) Xenons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Bad Teeth," what item of clothing does Lynne regret telling Csilla about?

3. In "My Evil Mother" which ritual does the narrator’s mother have her perform?

4. Which of the following is NOT a near-death experience that Tig and Nell had?

5. In "The Dead Interview," who is Orwell’s mentor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Near the end of the story, it is revealed that Nell is upset about Smudgie’s death because of what reason?

2. What happens between the narrator and her mother during her father’s funeral?

3. How is Mr. Foote described?

4. How are John and François described in “Two Scorched Men”? What are their physical characteristics and personality traits?

5. Why does John have a soft spot for François?

6. Why does the Duke want to marry Pat?

7. What is the plot of François' play?

8. What happens to Smudgie while Nell and Tig are away in Ireland?

9. Describe the Duke’s death and the circumstances leading up to it.

10. How does Orwell feel about being called a Communist?

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