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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 disease might the little girl in "The Use of Force" have?
2. How many balls does the little person in "You Could Look It Up" get when at bat?
3. Who is Mama Torres's youngest son?
4. What base is a player on when Squawks Magrew sends in the little person?
5. What does William's wife in "Marriage A La Mode" do with the item he sends her?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is "The Nightingales Sing" a coming-of-age story?
2. How is imagery used effectively as a literary device in "Innocence"?
3. Why is the doctor in "The Use of Force" adamant about seeing the little girl's throat?
4. How will John Ferris seek a more permanent status in his life?
5. How does William's character contrast from that of his wife's in "Marriage A La Mode"?
6. Why is "Virga Vay & Allan Cedar" a love story gone wrong?
7. How does Braggioni betray his wife and comrades?
8. What does Allan Cedar need to do in order to be happy?
9. What does "Marriage A La Mode" show about England?
10. How does Pepe believe he has become a man?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
Class conflict is a theme that runs through "The Outstation." How is class conflict portrayed in the story? How are Cooper and Warburton embroiled in their own conflict? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.
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