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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Wild Plums" what was the Slump family supposed to return on their way to the woods?

2. Who wrote "The Other Woman"?

3. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?

4. In "The Country Husband" who kisses Francis?

5. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler want?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "That in Aleppo Once..." do you think the wife ever actually existed?

2. How do you perceive the fiancee in "The Other Woman"?

3. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the father do to show he cares for his family?

4. In "That In Aleppo Once..." who is V.?

5. Describe the young woman in "Theft."

6. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what does the wife do to hurt her husband?

7. How is Richard compassionate in "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"?

8. Describe how the sister acts around Richard in "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin."

9. Why do you think that Francis becomes obsessed with the babysitter in "A Country Husband"?

10. In "My Dead Brother comes to America," why do the authorities hesitate to let the family off the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the elements of sexuality within "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin" and "A Country Husband."

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two women's sense of entitlement in "Theft."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the appearances of religion within "The Key" and "A City of Churches." How is religion portrayed? Is it a positive or negative force within the text?

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