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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 has Koko typed on the typewriter?

2. What do the cats have to eat, instead of Beef Wellington?

3. What color is the object on the edge of the gravel?

4. What excuse does she offer for her behavior?

5. How much did the drapes cost in the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to Qwill's purchase in the pet food store? How do the cats react to this?

2. In what ways is the new suite cat proof?

3. What does Miss Roop say in regards to Joy's work? How does this contradict what has previously been told to Qwill by Dan?

4. Why is Qwilleran upset about his diet?

5. What has attracted so much attention from the two cats in their new home?

6. Why doesn't Max Sorrel wish to deny things in the papers?

7. Of what things does Charlotte disapprove?

8. How does Joy feel about the river, and why is that?

9. What is so special about Koko?

10. What serves as a reminder to Jim about his age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define "haute cuisine." What specifically classifies it as an art? Does it classify as an art in your mind? Why or why not? If so, how does it register as an art form in your mind, and if not, what could change to elevate it to art?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hixie's desire to get married and settle down. Is this a normal desire for a girl her age? Why or why not? Is this a typical desire of most women? Cite sources to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Qwilleran as a true detective or someone who masquerades as one. Does he possess traits that are both typical detective traits and also some that lead you to believe that he is merely masquerading as a detective.

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