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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 William's wife's name in "Marriage A La Mode"?

2. Why is Warburton furious with Cooper after he comes back from a trip?

3. Whose attention did Larry receive while his father was at war?

4. How do the young woman's friends react to her affair in "Cruel and Barbarious Treatment"?

5. Who is Bill married to in "The Sojourner"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is imagery used effectively as a literary device in "Innocence"?

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

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

4. Describe Stella.

5. How does Braggioni betray his wife and comrades?

6. Why is Rondo jealous of Stella?

7. How does the woman in "Cruel and Barbarious Treatment" use adultery, and what is the result?

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

9. Describe Tory.

10. How is Cooper viewed in Warburton's eyes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the title indicates, dreams or aspirations are a prominent theme in "Winter Dreams." Describe the embodiment of Dexter's aspirations and what comes of that by the end of the story. How do dreams affect Dexter? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

"The Horse Dealer's Daughter" contains a love story involving two starkly different people. How are Mabel and Jack the same? How are they different? 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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