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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. Why does the Seton Family travel to Florence?

2. What do people think of the sitcom in the story about the Seton family?

3. What are Gee Gee's feelings about his behavior?

4. In "The Angel of the Bridge," what is the man embarrassed by?

5. In "The Trouble of Marcie Flint," who is Charlie Flint?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cheever feel about Marlon Brando?

2. Why do Peaches and Gee Gee have to move once a year?

3. How does the son in the "Reunion" feel about seeing his father?

4. How does the Assunta respond to the old woman in "Montraldo"?

5. What is Marcie's reaction to dealing with Charlie's departure?

6. Although the mother in the "The Angel and the Bridge" is spry and lively, what faults does she have?

7. How does Mr. Seton act ashamed of his profession?

8. What do people in Florence think of the Seton family?

9. Why does Charlie decide to return home?

10. How is Richard described in "The Lowboy?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the feelings Donna Carla has about her role as a noblewoman. How does that change throughout "The Duchess?"

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the difference in emotions that drive Charlie when he leaves and comes back to his family.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Enormous Radio," Jim explodes at Irene for her obsession with eavesdropping. Why does Jim think he is better than his wife Irene?

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