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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. What does Mrs. Maloney kill her husband with?

2. In "Taste," what is Mike's daughter's name?

3. In "Dip in the Pool," who is William eating with on the cruise ship?

4. What is Scott's occupation in "The Sound Machine?"

5. What kind of soldiers are flirting with the English girls in "Man from the South?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the art dealer offer to pay Drioli to do?

2. How does Stuffy learn about the method Madame Rosette uses to get girl to work for her on a long term basis?

3. How did Soutine create a work of art on Drioli's back?

4. Who is William, and what do he and Stag do together?

5. In "Dip in the Pool," why does William panic on the cruise ship, and what does he decide to do in response to the panic?

6. What happens at the end of "Dip in the Pool?"

7. What are the wagers of the bet between Mike and Richard?

8. What does the South American man do to prepare for the bet?

9. What is the first thing Klausner discovers with his new machine?

10. Why does Louisa think the cat in "Edward the Conqueror" is a reincarnated musician?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were many characters in these stories who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in these stories are forced to sacrifice a great deal in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sexuality is a theme presented in a number of these stories, and it is manifested in a number of different ways. Choose a few of these instances and compare and contrast them. How is this sensitive theme manifested differently throughout the book?

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