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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 Mrs. Mooney's marital status?

2. How old is Pop Apling?

3. What town does Jack Potter work in?

4. How does the father in "The Egg" think he can improve his second business?

5. Who does Dexter break off his engagement for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Were the checks worth the money in "Witch's Money"?

2. Describe the father in "The Egg."

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

4. Describe Michael in "Impulse."

5. How are Jack Fergusson and Mabel Pervin different?

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

7. Describe the Thayers.

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

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

10. Why did Peter Brench really discourage Lance from going to Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A Freudian theme is prominent in "My Oedipus Complex." How is Freud's theory reflected in the story? How is Freud's theory disproved in some ways? How is the situation between father and son resolved? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

In every story, there is a plot, which includes a climax, and that is no different in "Virga Vay & Allan." Discuss the events of the story leading up to the climax. What does the climax of the story demonstrate? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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