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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. Where do the Drakes stay for some rest?

2. What is Mrs. Mooney's son's name?

3. Who does George exchange hats with in "The Third Prize"?

4. What is Lefty's real name?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dexter Green and Judy's relationship.

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

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

4. How is Ben Drake's plan to leave thwarted by the Thayers?

5. Describe the Thayers.

6. How is Beech Carwright rewarded for his actions?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Humor is a prominent aspect of "Liberty Hall." How is the theme of humor reflected in the story? Cite three examples of how humor is reflected in the story, and why each instance is humorous. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"The Horse Dealer's Daughter" contains a love story involving two starkly different people. How are Mabel and Jack the same? How are they different? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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