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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 Susan and Matthew's last name?

2. Jack's wife is studying for a degree in _________________.

3. What makes Catherine cry during the visit?

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

5. Where does Susan take a walking holiday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Jack's former profession?

2. What seems to be missing from Matthew and Susan's life as their marriage extends?

3. What is the premise of "Homage for Isaac Babel"?

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

5. What is the premise of "A Room"?

6. What drives Hetty to living a life alone on the streets?

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

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

9. What is the premise of "An Old Woman and Her Cat"?

10. What does Jack's dream reveal to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Hetty Pennefather in "An Old Woman and Her Cat". What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Hetty?

Essay Topic 2

Choose three characters from different stories and then project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for their lives. Be sure to include geography, marital status, work, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Lessing is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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