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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 the name of the resort town where the young couple is on vacation?

2. Which one of the men approaches the woman on the last day of their rooftop job?

3. What type of business is Mrs. Pearson planning on opening?

4. Who does George eventually marry?

5. What does the boy's mother buy for him to help him make the special dive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Mary and Hamish view people differently?

2. Why is George especially drawn to Bobby?

3. How does Jimmy blame Rose for his unhappiness?

4. What is "The Eye of God in Paradise"?

5. What does George learn from his ex-wife about the cause of his divorce?

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

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

8. What is Lessing's writing style in the majority of the stories?

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

10. What is the significance of the author leaving the heart behind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Susan Rawlings from "To Room Nineteen". What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Susan?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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