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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 "Airborne," what is the title of Leonie’s book?

2. In "Freeforall," how are overly aggressive males eliminated?

3. In "Death by Clamshell," who was Hypatia?

4. In "Wooden Box," what does Nell think about vultures?

5. In "Freeforall," which game do the children revise?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does twenty-three skidoo mean?

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

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

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

7. What did Brig do in the mornings of his Muskoka family cottage?

8. What discussion do Nell and Tig have in the Sauna – why does this cause Nell to be upset?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Referencing one story that uses third-person perspective and another story that uses first-person perspective write an essay about how a change in perspective can shape a story's meaning. Compare and contrast both stories; why did Atwood make this literary decision, what impact does it have on the narratives?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay discussing how Atwood’s use of imagery and symbolism allows her characters to express feelings they are not fully comfortable with. Discuss how it allows the unspoken to be represented. Reference one or two stories in the collection.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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