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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Wooden Box," which of the following is NOT in Tig’s wooden box?

2. In "Freeforall," how is the disease spread?

3. In "Wooden Box," why are Nell and Tig stranded at their cabin?

4. In "Metempsychosis," where does Amber/Snail go that proves to be of no help?

5. In "Airborne," who do they need to write the proposal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nell speak about in her short/real letter to Stevie?

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

3. How does Hypatia feel about the way she is represented in art?

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

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

6. What does Marty’s letter to Brig say?

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

8. Describe the circumstances of Amber/Snail’s death.

9. Describe the playground game of monopoly; what are the altered rules?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about one of Atwood’s short stories where the tone and mood are different. Why does she do this and what effect does she achieve? Make sure to identify both the mood and tone.

Essay Topic 2

Referencing “Widows,” write an essay about how the medium of letter writing allows Nell to be more open and forthcoming than she normally is. Draw examples from both letters to illustrate this point - make sure to address why she is more closed off in the second letter.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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