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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. Which of the following best describes the way that the young man in "The Waltz" dances?
2. How long have Mr. and Mrs. Bain lived in their home?
3. In "The White Lady," why does the narrator claim to hate the dead?
4. In "The Leal," on what can the narrator rely?
5. In the story "Mr. Durant," how long has it been since Mr. Durant first met Rose?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the woman in "Arrangement in Black and White" characterize her husband?
2. In the story "Dusk Before Fireworks," why does Kit try to pretend that she is not bothered by the attention that other women pay to Hobie?
3. Why does the woman in "The Waltz" agree to dance with the young man even though she does not want to?
4. What does Mr. Durant's response to the dog reveal about him?
5. In the short story, "The Wonderful Old Gentleman," what influence has the Old Gentleman had on the Bains' lives in the five years that he has lived with them?
6. In "Arrangement in Black and White," what do the woman's behavior and comments at the dinner party reveal about her?
7. What is the cause of the underlying tension between the young bride and the groom in "Here We Are"?
8. What message about love is conveyed by the poem "A Very Short Song"?
9. What does Mr. Durant's reaction to Rose's situation and her departure reveal about him?
10. What is the irony in the end of the short story "The Waltz"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Dorothy Parker's poetic style. How does she use rhyme, rhythm, and sound? How does she use suspense and irony? How would you describe the tone and mood of her poetry? What are some common themes that she deals with? Be sure to use specific examples, especially quotations, to support your description.
Essay Topic 2
Dorothy Parker often portrays the relationship between men and women as adversarial. Support this observation by providing and analyzing evidence from both her short stories and her poetry. Be sure to use specific examples and quotations when appropriate.
Essay Topic 3
One of Dorothy Parker's favorite criticism is of hypocrisy. Her stories, poetry, and essays often focus on people who behave in ways that are contrary to their professed values. Examine Parker's criticism of hypocrisy in all three genres. How do the different genres support the same perspective? In what ways are these approaches similar? In what ways are they different? Be sure to support your points with examples and quotations from the text.
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