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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic of conversation creates anxiety in Andy?

2. What does Mr. Brook do about Madame Zilensky's lies?

3. What does the rich man dip into his water glass?

4. What do the men note about Bitsy's appearance?

5. Who does Ferris call from his hotel room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Amelia. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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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