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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 "Breath From the Depths," what does the doctor ironically suggest Lola do after her fainting spell?

2. In "Two Square Feet," how does the mother-in-law ask God for things she wants?

3. In "Two Square Feet," what did the boxes the narrator and her husband used to pack up their apartment originally contain?

4. In "Two Square Feet," what does the mother-in-law do after she pawns a serious possession?

5. In "Two Square Feet," where does the narrator currently live?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," what does a note Lola has pinned to the refrigerator say after her husband dies?

2. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the narrator think about her younger sister?

3. In "Breath From the Depths," why does Susana say she blames Lola for her son's death?

4. In "Breath From the Depths," why is Lola frightened by the boy next door?

5. In "Breath From the Depths," why does Susana, Lola's neighbor, tell Lola she is worried about her own son?

6. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Susana finally tell Lola directly after Lola's husband dies?

7. In "Breath From the Depths," what pantry object does Lola fixate on, and why?

8. In "Breath From the Depths," what does the boy next door borrow and then try to return?

9. In "Two Square Feet," what bad decisions or luck does the narrator allude to?

10. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the narrator's father demand from the narrator?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "None of That," how does Schweblin describe and define the relationship between the mother and daughter? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the language and tone Schweblin uses throughout this collection.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the different meanings and symbolism Schweblin imbues houses with throughout this collection.

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