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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 wrong with girls in Harold's view?

2. Why does Harold's mother cry?

3. What is Dexter's last name?

4. What is the name of Joan's English boyfriend?

5. What town does Jack Potter work in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Harold Krebs come home from war as a different person?

4. In "Torch Song," what does Joan's fascination cause her to do?

5. How does "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" represent new beginnings?

6. What decision does Sartoris make concerning his father by the end of "Barn Burning"?

7. How does Mrs. Mooney seek to increase the social class of her daughter, Polly?

8. Describe Dexter Green and Judy's relationship.

9. How does the town's instability affect Carlier and Kayerts?

10. How is Michael an impulsive person in "Impulse"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Tree of Knowledge," love is a prominent theme that is reflected in many of the characters. How is the theme of love reflected in the story? Describe each character's connection with love in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

As the title indicates, dreams or aspirations are a prominent theme in "Winter Dreams." Describe the embodiment of Dexter's aspirations and what comes of that by the end of the story. How do dreams affect Dexter? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"Flowering Judas" is a story about betrayal. How is the theme of betrayal reflected in the story? How is betrayal cyclical, especially in this story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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