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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. What state did Mr. Toosenberry go to work in?

2. On what floor does Mr. Skidder have a room?

3. What word is used to describe Mrs. Parker as she take you to see rooms?

4. How does Miss Leeson describe herself?

5. What is the second room that Mrs. Parker shows prospective renters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Clara and how does she treat prospective roomers?

2. How does Mrs. Parker respond if you say you are not able to rent the double parlors?

3. How is the Skylight Room furnished?

4. How is Miss Leeson described?

5. Why does Mrs. Parker take prospective roomers to Mr. Skidder's room?

6. What does Mr. Skidder do after Miss Leeson views his lambrequins?

7. After looking at the parlors, where does Mrs. Parker take prospective roomers?

8. What room does Clara show prospective roomers?

9. When does Mrs. Parker cease being your guide?

10. Where did Mr. Tossenberry go when he left Mrs. Parker's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

O. Henry's short stories are known for their plot twists. How is “The Skylight Room” an example of the type of stories O. Henry was known for--stories that end with a plot twist?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Henry use more metaphors or similes in The Skylight Room”? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Setting is the place where a story happens. Where does “The Skylight Room” take place? How do characters feel about the place and why?

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