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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what season of the year does Hetty die?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

2. Where does Susan ultimately rent a room?
(a) Red Roof Inn.
(b) Fred's Hotel.
(c) Hilton Hotel.
(d) Bayview Inn.

3. Who does Catherine visit in "Homage for Isaac Babel"?
(a) Mason.
(b) Seth.
(c) Gerald.
(d) Phillip.

4. What does the old potter make in the woman's dream?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Squirrel.
(c) Cow.
(d) Dog.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Hetty?
(a) She is very passionate.
(b) She has a quick temper.
(c) She is demure.
(d) She wears bright clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hetty die?

2. Why is Jack Orkney summoned to his father's home?

3. Why does the man in #120 pursue Maureen?

4. What does the potter want regarding the animal in #96?

5. Who is Jack's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the story's title?

2. What was Jack's former profession?

3. Why does Susan consider leaving a note for the coroner before she dies?

4. Why does Susan fabricate having a lover?

5. What is the premise of "Our Friend Judith"?

6. Why does Susan think she is a hypocrite prior to her death?

7. What is the premise of "The Temptation of Jack Orkney"?

8. What does Jack do with his life after the death of his father?

9. Why is Hetty originally willing to move from the streets to an official home and what stops her?

10. What is the time period of "An Old Woman and Her Cat"?

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