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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 "Christmas Gift" why does Sill enter the store?

2. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?

3. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what color is the guitar?

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

5. In "The Hitch-Hikers" Sobby takes a bottle from ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Second Tree from the Corner," what are Mr. Trexler's bizarre thoughts?

2. When "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin" and "The Country Husband" were first published, how controversial was the subject matter?

3. In "The Killers" why doesn't the author tell the reader why Ole Anderson is going to be murdered?

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

5. In "The Country Husband" how does Julia make herself happy?

6. In "Christmas Gift" what is the gift?

7. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what does the guitar mean to each of the characters?

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

9. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis' recollection of the maid add to the story?

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

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 dissatisfaction in the lives of Zoe of "You're Ugly, Too" and Art of "Birthmates." Include the following elements:

a) Romantic relationships

b) Professional relationships

c) Health

d) Social interactions

e) Degree of being jaded

Be sure include evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance and meaning of the title "Janus."

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