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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 excuse does she offer for her behavior?

2. What does Jim feed his cats for their second dinner?

3. What is Joy's cat's name?

4. What does Dan finish before he leaves the table?

5. How tall is Jim Qwilleran?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Maus acquire the pottery?

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

3. What new job does the managing editor assign Qwilleran?

4. How does Qwill describe Joy's husband?

5. What is unique about the people who reside in Maus Haus?

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

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

8. Who else hears the scream, and why do they hear it?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why Maus is more stressed upon his return home than he is when his trip is delayed and hijacked. Suggest reasons whether or not this is a normal reaction to stressful situations.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the endurance of art and why it is important. What specific kinds of art have lasted throughout the ages, from the stone age forward? Explain your answer and cite references.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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