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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. In what season does Daniel become angry and short with May?

2. What is Daniel recovering from in "A Country Love Story"?

3. How does Pepe die?

4. What is Joanna's last name?

5. What is Virga's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Daniel push May away?

2. What does Allan Cedar need to do in order to be happy?

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

4. Why is Rondo jealous of Stella?

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

6. What practical joke does Mrs. Sappleton's niece play on Framton Nuttle?

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

8. How does Braggioni betray his wife and comrades?

9. Describe Warburton and his manner with servants.

10. How does William's character contrast from that of his wife's in "Marriage A La Mode"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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