View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Bad Teeth," Csilla has no need for what?

3. In "My Evil Mother," what reason does the narrator’s father give for leaving?

4. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell call bodies?

5. What does the narrator’s mother say when casting spells in "My Evil Mother"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In “First Aid,” what does the opening scene look like?

2. Why is Orwell’s father disappointed in him?

3. How is Mr. Foote described?

4. In "My Evil Mother," what is the narrator’s mother’s backstory with Miss. Scace?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Tig's encounter with the ATV.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about why understanding the setting of “Two Scorched Men” is crucial for understanding the story’s meaning. How do you believe the story is shaped by the context of World War II?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how Atwood’s use of backstory helps illustrate the struggles of growing older in "Old Babes in the Wood." What effect does comparing moments from the past to moments of the present have? What larger themes is Atwood trying to get at?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the relationship between narration and storytelling. How does narration affect your interpretation of the characters in "Two Scorched Men" and/or "Metempsychosis."

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 793 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample