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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 do Carlier and Kayerts do for a living?

2. What does Harold hate discussing?

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

4. What is Dexter's last name?

5. What information is Beech threatened to give?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Carlier and Kayert's backgrounds.

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

4. Describe the father in "The Egg."

5. How is Beech Carwright rewarded for his actions?

6. Describe Dexter Green and his feelings toward Judy.

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

8. In "Torch Song," what does Joan's fascination cause her to do?

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

10. Describe Foiral.

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

In "A Bottle of Milk for Mother," identity is a prominent theme. How is the theme of identity reflected in the story? How does Lefty's identity influence his actions? 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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