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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. Why does Mrs. Maloney kill her husband?

2. How does Madame Rosette get people to work for her on a long term basis?

3. What does Mrs. Saunders think of Klausner when he tells her about the shrieks?

4. What is William's last name?

5. What is Drioli's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Drioli respond to the advances Soutine made on his wife in "Skin?"

3. What does the woman who bursts into the room during the bet say?

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

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

6. In "The Way Up to Heaven," what does Mrs. Foster realize when she returns from her trip to France?

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

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

9. What does Klausner ask Scott to do for the tree, and what is Scott's response to this?

10. How does Madame Rosette get girls to work for her on a long term basis?

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

What happened to Lexington, and who do you think was to blame for this tragedy? Please cite evidence from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in these stories. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

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