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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. Who is Tony Wilson?

2. What is the name of Walter Grimes's lover?

3. What is the relationship between Pookie and Sarah?

4. What does the letter Emily receives in Part 2: Chapter 2 say that Pookie has lost?

5. After what length of time does Andrew say he will call Emily?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why is Emily scolded for being childish?

2. What happens career-wise for Emily in Part 2: Chapter 1?

3. Describe Pookie and Emily's visit to the country cottage where Sarah lives in Part 1: Chapter 3.

4. Why are the first two chapters of Part 1 of The Easter Parade told in an authorial voice versus a character serving as the narrator?

5. How can all of the writers as characters be described in Part 2: Chapter 2?

6. Describe Jack and Emily's relationship.

7. What is Jack's temperament like in Part 2: Chapter 2?

8. What are the negative effects of choosing an authorial voice versus a character as narrator?

9. In Part 1: Chapter 4, the differences between Emily and Sarah become more apparent. Describe those differences.

10. What is Sarah trying to write a book about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a child, Emily feels inadequate compared to Sarah. How does this feeling of inadequacy extend into adulthood? What can be said for sibling rivalry in The Easter Parade?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Yates choose Emily to be the narrator? What is achieved by making Emily the narrator? Are there any advantages? Disadvantages?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe that Tony killed Sarah? First, explain the circumstances leading up to Sarah's death and what happened after her death.

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