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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 "That in Aleppo Once..." what does the wife's former address turn out to be?

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

3. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?

4. In "The Country Husband" what does Julia love to do?

5. In "The Country Husband" Francis had been in the __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the marriage between Julia and Francis in "The Country Husband."

2. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," do you think the main character is mentally ill? Why?

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

4. Describe the evidence that the family in "Christmas Gift" are second-class citizens.

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

6. Why do you think the murderers in "The Killers" belittle the restaurant patrons and take them hostage? Was this necessary?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain what you believe the gift is in "The Christmas Gift." Support your argument with evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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