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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame Zilensky refer to the father of one of her children?

2. What department does Mr. Brook head up at the college?

3. Who is Ferris' ex-wife?

4. In what state did Martin and Emily live before moving to the big city?

5. What is a symbol for the passage of time in Ferris' life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carson McCullers is famous for her use of shocking situations for her characters. Select three situations from any of the stories and explain why they fit into this classification.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks to create "Ballad of the Sad Cafe." Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the story?

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