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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. Where does William believe his wife changed in "Marriage A La Mode"?

2. What is Tory's son's name?

3. What is Cooper embarrassed of?

4. What is Warburton appalled to find out about his new assistant?

5. Why was John Ferris in the U.S.?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Warburton and his manner with servants.

3. Why is the doctor in "The Use of Force" adamant about seeing the little girl's throat?

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

5. Describe Stella.

6. What question does "The Use of Force" ask?

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

8. How does Daniel push May away?

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

10. Describe Mrs. Stoner.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In "An Outpost of Progress," different cultures clash. What universal themes are in the story regarding culture clashes? How does the clash of cultures in the story affect Carlier and Kayerts? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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