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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 do the couple in "Wine" order while at the table?

2. Who is the woman George has had an affair with for several years?

3. Who is Rose's father?

4. How old is George?

5. What drink does Annie's husband spill when he comes to see her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rose behave after she breaks her engagement to George?

2. What angers George about the way Rose notifies him of her mother's death?

3. What is the irony of Jimmy calling Rose selfish?

4. What is the premise of "Pleasure"?

5. How do George's fears about Rose canceling their wedding plans come true?

6. What is the setting for "The Eye of God in Paradise"?

7. What is the premise of "The Day Stalin Died"?

8. Why are Mary and Hamish uncomfortable after their arrival in Germany?

9. Why is "Through the Tunnel" a coming of age story?

10. What is the irony of the way Mary views Betty Clarke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Jack Orkney in "The Temptation of Jack Orkney". What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Jack?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

What is the overall setting for the stories in the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Lessing choose to use these places in the stories?

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