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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 did Daniel leave his business to when he died?

2. In "Spism and Spasm," what did the main character become?

3. Which character looked down on possessions?

4. What was the name of the theater Mazie worked at?

5. What occupation does Jane dream of having?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think about "Santa Clause Smith"? Is he benevolent or malicious?

2. What assumption does Mitchell make about the cave dwellers?

3. What kind of relationship did Jane have with her parents?

4. What is "On the Wagon" about?

5. What was strange to Mitchell in the story "I Couldn't Dope it Out"?

6. What is the message behind the story about Peggy?

7. Why is it significant that Mr. Flood is a compilation of people?

8. What message does Mitchell attempt to send about gypsies?

9. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

10. Who are the Cave Dwellers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role naivety plays in some of the stories in this collection. Which stories and characters are most representative of naivety? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Think about the story about Philippa Schuyler, the musical prodigy with parents who force a strict diet of all raw food on her. Does Mitchell seem more interested in Philippa or her parents? Explain how you know, focusing on specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

Many of Mitchell's stories involve the ocean or harvesting for seafood. To what extent is the ocean a symbol in Mitchell's stories? What does the ocean symbolize? Is it just a coincidence?

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