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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 calls for an ambulance after Tiny's fall?

2. What does the proprietor smoke?

3. When does the title phrase "Where I'm Calling From" appear in the story?

4. Who advises J.P.'s wife to leave him?

5. Which famous writer once lived near the facility?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does J.P. treat his wife?

2. What does Roxy's name suggest?

3. What is the significance of the story of "the guy who travels"?

4. How do the narrator's two trips to the treatment facility differ?

5. Why does the narrator not tell J.P. that he woke up on New Year's Day wanting a drink?

6. Why does the author keep mentioning the coal bucket?

7. Give an example of hopefulness in the story.

8. Give an example of sarcasm in the story.

9. Why does the narrator want to ask Tiny more about his seizure?

10. Why does the proprietor recommend "The Call of the Wild" to J.P. and the narrator?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The narrator describes J.P. as "first and foremost a drunk. But he's also a chimney sweep." Why does the narrator include both aspects of J.P.'s identity? How does this reflect one of the story's themes?

Essay Topic 2

The author never gives an explanation for why any of the characters drink. How does the story cultivate an understanding of alcoholism? Is it a weakness, a disease, or a combination of things?

Essay Topic 3

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

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