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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the setting for this story?

3. What does Bitsy realize is coming to an end?

4. Where does Ferris agree to meet his ex-wife?

5. Why can Bitsy not partake in the sumptuous meal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select three stories from this collection and explain the significance of their titles. What did the author mean by naming the stories like she did? Cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall settings for the stories. Why does the author use the settings she does? What is the time period of the stories? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

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

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