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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 the status of the family fortune in "The Horse Dealer's Daughter"?

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

3. What is Harold's last name?

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

5. What is Mrs. Mooney's daughter's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Carlier and Kayert's backgrounds.

4. Describe the Thayers.

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

6. Describe Foiral.

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

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

9. How are Jack Fergusson and Mabel Pervin different?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Soldier's Home," Harold has come back from war transformed. How has Howard transformed since the war? How has his transformation affected his family? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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