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

Short Answer Questions

1. What U.S. state has Ferris recently visited?

2. Which of the following is NOT a person sitting in the location in #92?

3. Bitsy looks at the table of elegant food with longing and _____________.

4. How many children does Madame Zilensky have?

5. How many children does Ferris' fiance have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in these stories. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Prejudice and discrimination against people unlike you is a common thread in McCullers' stories. Cite two examples in this book and explain what you think McCullers was trying to say in each.

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