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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 Jack's last name in "The Horse Dealer's Daughter"?

2. Who is Peter Brench in love with?

3. Who helps Carlier and Kayerts with their job?

4. What does the new home owner try to give Foiral?

5. In what month does George and Naboth's race take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How are Jack Fergusson and Mabel Pervin different?

4. Describe the father in "The Egg."

5. Describe the differences between Pop Apling and Beech Cartwright.

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

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

8. What happens to Lefty in "A Bottle of Milk for Mother"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "An Outpost of Progress," different cultures clash. What universal themes are in the story regarding culture clashes? How does the clash of cultures in the story affect Carlier and Kayerts? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Character backgrounds are important in any story, especially in "The Sojourner." What do all the characters have in common? What makes them all different? How do their backgrounds affect their interactions with others, specifically John? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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