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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story about Mr. Hunter's grave, who admits to enjoying cemetery walks?

2. What was Peggy self-conscious about?

3. Who did Peggy tell that she was punished by God for being bad?

4. What name does Mr. Cusack assign to people who act strangely during the full moon?

5. What did Mr. Cusack receive as a gift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Hugh Flood a significant character? What characteristics are interesting in this subject? Why is it important to note that he is actually a compilation of different people Mitchell knows?

Essay Topic 2

What message about self-acceptance do you think Mitchell tries to send through stories like that of Peggy?

Essay Topic 3

Is Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories a motivational collection? Why or why not?

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