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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 is strange about the cat that Edward finds in his yard?

2. What kind of women do the Egyptians prefer?

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

4. In "Galloping Foxley," what does Perkins like so much about his commute?

5. What does William choose to do to slow down the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bet did the South American man make with the sailor in "Man From the South?"

2. What does Klausner say his machine is in "The Sound Machine?"

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

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

5. What does Mike always try to impress Richard with in "Taste?"

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

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

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

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

10. What did the stranger offer Drioli in exchange for a chance to see the painting on his back often?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did religion filter into some of these stories, and what did it symbolize in these different appearances?

Essay Topic 2

Failure is a strong theme in these stories. Which one of the plots best displays this theme, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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