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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. When Louis Pipestone's son came home from Korea, how long was Louis silent after he saw his son?

2. How many dogs on chains does Patrice find at the Bloomington Avenue place?

3. in "Metal Blinds," what do Thomas and the others from the delegation eat at a restaurant?

4. What does Doris Lauder do at the jewel plant?

5. What does Bernadette say is wrong with Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a short description of the bill that Congress wants to pass regarding the Indians?

2. How does Thomas get water for his household?

3. What is Thomas's dog like?

4. Why does Patrice need time off work, and how does she get time off?

5. What does Bernadette send the baby with when she gives him to Patrice?

6. What type of iron did Thomas buy Rose and why?

7. Why did Thomas go to boarding school?

8. Why does Patrice hope to have a watch someday?

9. Who is Arthur V. Watkins and what is his history?

10. Who is Roderick and what happened to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bucky nearly rapes Patrice. How do Bucky, Norbert, and Barnes treat women? Why are the men examples of toxic masculinity?

Essay Topic 2

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Do the settings in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or do they almost take on the role of a character? How do the settings evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

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