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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrew Zimmers called?

2. Mitchell believes that to Peggy, what purpose did the little girl serve?

3. What bad thing did Peggy say she did?

4. What event does Mr. Cusack consider exciting?

5. Who is the owner of the restaurant in "Up in the Old Hotel"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many of Mitchell's stories, characters are torn between heritage and life. Describe at least three examples of ways in which Mitchell develops this theme in more than one story in the collection. Also, explain what Mitchell's intent is in sharing stories with this particular theme.

Essay Topic 2

Poole is one character who seems quite sure that everything is always getting worse. Explore this concept in terms of other short stories and subjects in these stories to argue for or against Poole's point. What does Mitchell seem to think about this idea?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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