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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 "Airborne," why did the women receive money?
(a) Lottery money.
(b) A guilty feminist’s inheritance.
(c) Donation from a former colleague.
(d) They won a grant.

2. In "Death by Clamshell," which one of the following did the mob NOT ridicule Hypatia for?
(a) Her magical practices.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Her appearance.
(d) Her virginity.

3. What is the mood of "Airborne"?
(a) Intense and serious.
(b) Light and humurous.
(c) Thoughtful yet forlorn.
(d) Regretful and somber.

4. In "Widows," how does Nell characterize widows?
(a) Full of overflowing emotions.
(b) As angry and rageful.
(c) At a loss for words.
(d) As bad luck.

5. In "A Dusty Lunch," what causes Nell to believe that Tig understood his dad?
(a) His mother's story about their relationship.
(b) His diary.
(c) His thoughtful letter to his departed mother.
(d) His note-writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Freeforall," what is the most valuable piece in the children's game?

2. In "A Dusty Lunch," which of the following is NOT a poem Brig wrote?

3. In "Metempsychosis," what animals does Amber/Snail plead to become?

4. In "Metempsychosis," what is Amber’s job?

5. In "Death by Clamshell," how is Hypatia killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What duty must Tom preform and what are his options after having fulfilled it?

2. How does Amber/Snail feel about Tyler’s lovemaking; what does she want?

3. Why did Darlene quit and what convinces her to return (in a non-official capacity)?

4. What does Nell think about the writing of the Breaking of the Gothic Line article?

5. What is going on with Leonie’s husband?

6. What trap is Inspector Maigret setting and what does Nell think about it?

7. What happens when Nell and Tig decide to stay in the cabin over March?

8. What does Nell not want Stevie to do about her belief that Tig is not really gone and why?

9. What is the purpose of the ladies’ gathering and what do they worry about?

10. What is the Freeforall and who are the people in it?

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