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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. Through what park does the author describe walking in "Bird Feeding"?

2. What birthday is the author describing experiencing in "My Birthday, Kinda"?

3. In whose yard does the author describe the bird landing in "Not Only..."?

4. What character did the bellhop perform a monologue of for the author in "Beast Mode"?

5. Where does the author describe the scene in "Lily on the Pants"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the setting of "Tap Tap" described? What is notable about this setting?

2. What song is the center of the author's discussion in "To Spread the Sweetness of Love"? Why?

3. What event does the author describe attending in "Giving My Body to the Cause"? Why is this event significant?

4. What central symbolism is seen in "Lily on the Pants"? What does it represent?

5. Who is the main subject in the essay "That's Some Bambi Shit..."?

6. What quote is described by the author in "Some Stupid Shit"? What does he remark about this quote?

7. What is the setting of "Praying Mantis"? What atmosphere does it evoke?

8. What are the author's rituals he describes in "Airplane Rituals"?

9. How is Walt described in "Remission Still"?

10. How is Don Belton described in "Flower in the Curb"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the concepts of masculinity and femininity as explored in The Book of Delights. How has the author's views and perceptions changed in regard to sexual roles in society? How does he use symbolism to help illustrate these themes? What is his central statement regarding sexual or gender bias?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's language style in The Book of Delights. How does the language flow? Does the author employ assonance, alliteration, or onomatopoeia? Is there a rhythm to the prose?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the narrative style of The Book of Delights. From what narrative perspective are the essays related? Are there changes in the narrative style from one essay to the next? Why is this narrative style used for the book?

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