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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 Hixie?

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

3. What numbered studio apartment does Qwill rent?

4. Where does the creative talent reside in regards to Mr. and Mrs. Graham?

5. About what is Mickey Maus a nut?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is so special about Koko?

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

3. Of what things does Charlotte disapprove?

4. Why does Qwilleran continue to cringe inwardly?

5. What is the real reason for the continual repeating of the story about the Penniman estate?

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

7. What is strange about the design of the Maus Haus?

8. How is the clay processed before it is used?

9. How does Qwilleran feel while talking to Miss Roop?

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

Discuss the idea of a place run specifically for the arts of which any artist could be a part. Would this be a benefit to society? Why or why not? What is the likelihood of such a place actually existing? Why is this?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss art as a way of life. How is it often an unrealistic pursuit to be an artist? When does art actually pay, and what follows international acclaim?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Dan's pride. How does it get him into trouble? Is pride always a character flaw or can it be a positive character trait? Explain your answer. How might having less pride benefit Dan?

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