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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 Miss Duckworth not use her real name?
2. What interests Qwilleran in a writing contest at the Daily Fluxion?
3. What seems to have no explanation at the crime scene?
4. What idea does Qwilleran get about a subject for the writing contest?
5. What is Russell doing when Qwilleran drops in?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way is Mary Duxbury (aka Mary Duckworth) a typical femme fatale in the novel?
2. Describe how Qwilleran comes up with the idea of writing a feature called "Christmas in Junktown."
3. Discuss the drunk Qwilleran talks to in Junktown.
4. How does Yum Yum contribute to the mystery?
5. What is the apartment like that Iris shows Qwilleran?
6. Why does Iris come to Qwilleran's apartment early one morning?
7. After feeding the cats, what disappoints Qwilleran?
8. Discuss the common theme of a series of novels that includes "The Cat Who Turned On and Off".
9. How does Iris Cobb evaluate Andy Glanz?
10. What happens to prevent Iris from reading Qwilleran's palm?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "The Most Interesting Characters in the Novel". Select the three characters who intrigued you the most and discuss why they are so interesting to you. It is permissible to name the cats if they are among your most interesting characters. However, give full answers for each of the characters you choose.
Essay Topic 2
In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on the topic, "I Believe that the Novel Would [or Would Not] Make a Good Movie". Express your opinion as to (1) whether a movie of the novel would have enough action to make it good, (2) how difficult or easy would it be to maintain suspense in a screenplay, and (3) what would be the most difficult part about filming the story? [Hint: Getting cats to do what you want them to do.]
Essay Topic 3
In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "How Qwilleran is Portrayed as a Cat Lover". Use in your essay the following: (1) Qwilleran will not rent an apartment unless cats are permitted to live there, (2) the special food Qwilleran is always bringing to his felines, and (3) the way Qwilleran talks to the cats and his interpretations of things they bring him to see.
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