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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. What is Dexter working as at the country club?

2. Who rescues Mabel?

3. What does the father do when he is laughed at in "The Egg"?

4. Why is Foiral upset with home owner?

5. What is the name of Joan's German boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Peter Brench choose to ignore the fact that his friend's artwork is horrible?

2. Describe Pop Apling.

3. How does Jack Fergusson feel about Mabel Pervin before and after the suicide attempt?

4. What themes are prominent in "The Third Prize," and how?

5. Why does Mr. Duran feel anxious about marrying Polly?

6. Describe Dexter Green and Judy's relationship.

7. Describe the history of Jack Lorey and Joan Harris.

8. Describe the Thayers.

9. Describe Foiral.

10. How are Jack Fergusson and Mabel Pervin different?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Egg," success and failure are prominent themes. What failures and successes are shown in the story? What does the egg represent? How does the egg reflect the story's themes of success and failure? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In "A Bottle of Milk for Mother," identity is a prominent theme. How is the theme of identity reflected in the story? How does Lefty's identity influence his actions? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

In "Witch's Money,"corruption is a prominent theme. How is the theme of corruption reflected in the story? What does the story try to say about corruption? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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