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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 does Genie marry?

2. Who was the one Black resident of Cherry Mill in 1937?

3. How does Cassie try to keep herself fresh for her work at the IPH?

4. Who is Nancy Morton's husband?

5. What did Cecilia steal from Alcatraz?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story Why Won't Women Just Say What They Want, what had everyone heard about the genius artist in recent years?

2. What is Cassie's relationship with Daniel like?

3. What does the model/actress find some freedom in with the artist?

4. How does Daniel react when Cassie tells him she is about to travel to do a clarification on one of Genevieve's corrections?

5. How does Vera first meet William in the story Anything Could Disappear?

6. In the story Alcatraz, when does Cecilia's mother cry for the first time?

7. How would you describe the effect of the artist's misdeeds on the various women in the story Why Won't Women Just Say What They Want?

8. What does the artist title his show after his disappearance, and why does this title seem ironic?

9. What does Vera ultimately decide to do with William?

10. How does Vera at first try to figure out if anyone is looking for William?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain, why do you think Dori enlists Rena to help her find her missing fiance, JT, even though Rena feels that Dori views her as something of a threat to her impending marriage? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Cassie's, Genevieve's, and the other Office of Historical Corrections employees' public work ultimately affect the larger society in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Which stories in this collection feature themes related to violence or violent behaviors, and how does Evans explore this theme in different ways throughout the collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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