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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 "Orez," who has a disability?

2. In "Orez," who is Jason?

3. Why do Hester and the narrator of "Orez" move apartments constantly?

4. In "Charles Lebourne," what is Evermann?

5. Why do Hester and the narrator change jobs constantly in "Orez"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Charles Lebourne," how does the narrator's mother describe Lebourne?

2. How does the narrator's mother die in "Charles Lebourne"?

3. In "Orez," who is Hester?

4. Who attempts to kill Orez?

5. Whose father owns a sword in "Orez"?

6. Who has a gallbladder condition in the story "Charles Lebourne"?

7. Who is Yorrick?

8. Why does the narrator of "Yorrick" slash people's tires?

9. Why does Mrs. Elberhart end up in the hospital?

10. Why does Hester want her husband to hurt her in "Orez"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style in at least two of the stories, comparing them. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss Darma's depictions of Bloomington. How does Darma paint Bloomington, IN? Are his depictions of Bloomington largely positive or negative?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the character of Orez in the story "Orez." What kind of person is Orez, and what affect does he have on his parents?

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