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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Nick when the story begins?

2. Nick is friends with how many boys?

3. Who is Nick skiing with in this story?

4. Who is the girl that Nick is interested in?

5. What type of wound has Nick sustained?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Three-Day Blow," Nick likens his behavior of breaking up with Marjorie to the storms that are called Three-Day Blows. What is meant by a Three-Day Blow? Why does Nick compare his actions to it? Is he being reasonable or just trying to justify his behavior?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the racial discrimination in the area surrounding Petoskey, Michigan. How is it displayed? What is the racial demographic of Petoskey? How does Nick perceive the discrimination against the Indians? Does he ever perpetuate it? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the format of the book. What is the purpose of the Preface? What is the purpose of the Stories? What is the purpose of including unfinished and unpublished work?

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