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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Emily think Martin is doing with the children?

3. Why does Emily get drunk?

4. Who is Ferris' fiance?

5. Who does Ferris call from his hotel room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Cousin Lymon. 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 him, if anything, at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the stories. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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