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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 is Lefty's real name?

3. In "A Bottle of Milk for Mother," what is Lefty interrogated for?

4. Who prays for Harold?

5. Where does Ben Drake feel he must return to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Pop Apling.

4. Describe the Thayers.

5. Describe Michael in "Impulse."

6. Why does Lefty struggle between his identity and future?

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

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

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

10. How is Beech Carwright rewarded for his actions?

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

In "Cruel and Barbarious Treatment," a married woman decides to reinvent herself. How does the woman in the story reinvent herself? Why does she reinvent herself? Does her reinvention succeed? Why or why not? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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