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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 does the young man in "England Versus England" want to find?

2. What has Hetty never had in her life?

3. How many children does Jack have?

4. How many children does Hetty have?

5. What does Maureen want to show to the woman in #101?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Maureen's father's perspective on Maureen's life?

3. What is Jack's relationship with his siblings?

4. What is the premise of "England Versus England"?

5. What does the potter symbolize in "Two Potters"?

6. Describe Hetty's existence as a homeless woman with no family.

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

8. What was Jack's former profession?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the stories and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Lessing's writing style. How does she deliver information? How does she develop characters? What is the general tone of her stories? What is the most appealing aspect of Lessing's writing for you? Explain.

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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