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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 part of J.P.'s body does he say his wife could "set atremble"?

2. What three things does J.P. mention hearing from the bottom of the well?

3. Who rescues J.P. from the well?

4. Who is Frank Martin?

5. What is J.P.'s wife driving the day they meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is J.P. drawn to his wife when they meet?

2. Chimney sweeping is an uncommon job. Why would the author choose it?

3. What does Tiny represent?

4. Is Frank Martin an alcoholic?

5. What do you think the narrator intends to say to his girlfriend besides "It's me" when he calls?

6. Give of an example of how the narrator practices avoidance.

7. Why does the narrator not give his name?

8. How is the image of cold weather used in the story?

9. Give an example of hopefulness in the story.

10. What is the significance of the way Roxy is dressed on New Year's Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare how humility and arrogance are used in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Why is the character Frank Martin included in the story? Could the story have been told without him, or is he central to the themes?

Essay Topic 3

Does the narrator love his wife and his girlfriend? How can you tell?

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