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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. Who is Chris in "The Nightingales Sing"?

2. Who recommends that Daniel move to the country?

3. Who catches Pearl at the end of "You Could Look It Up"?

4. What happens to Mr. Speed outside the door when Elizabeth calls the police?

5. What disease does the little girl have in "The Use of Force"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Larry forgive his father?

2. What is May's pain at the end of "A Country Love Story"?

3. What does Laura betray in "Flowering Judas" and how?

4. Briefly describe the Freudian theme in "My Oedipal Complex."

5. What is Pepe's physical state right before he is killed?

6. How does seeing Elizabeth affect John Ferris?

7. Why is "Virga Vay & Allan Cedar" a love story gone wrong?

8. Describe Mrs. Stoner.

9. What does "Marriage A La Mode" show about England?

10. Describe Warburton and his manner with servants.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"A Red-Letter Day" portrays a single mother that is trying to have a normal relationship with her son. Describe Tory's personality. How do Tory's actions reflect on her personality in the story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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