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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. How many times has Jack been married in "Torch Song"?

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

3. What is Lefty's ethnic background?

4. How old is Beech Cartwright?

5. How long is Michael's jail sentence in "Impulse"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harold Krebs find a balance in pleasing his parents and being able to live with himself?

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

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

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

5. Describe Dexter Green and Judy's relationship.

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

7. What does the egg in "The Egg" represent?

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

9. Describe Dexter Green and his feelings toward Judy.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Responsibility is a prominent theme in "Open Winter." How is the theme of responsibility reflected in the story? Which character best exemplifies responsibility? Why? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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