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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. In "Polepole," who are Fiona and Emma?
2. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?
3. In "Green Glass," what does Tom tell his ex about her dress?
4. In "The Torch," who is the husband waiting for at the end of the story?
5. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "Polepole," what difference is there between the way Daisy and "the man" view Kibera?
2. In "Occupied," how does Ivy feel about her friends' advice about Dexter?
3. In "The Torch," how does Andrew reveal his devotion to his wife?
4. Describe the setting and context of "Polepole."
5. In "Occupied," what is the rhetorical purpose of the many descriptions of individual protestors?
6. In "Polepole," what symbolic significance is there in the sequence of events as Daisy and the man drive into his driveway and then enter his house?
7. In "Polepole," what meaning does Daisy assign to the look Cecily gives her at the end of the story?
8. In "Polepole," what is the significance of Bragg's wink when he leaves Daisy to talk with "the man"?
9. In "Occupied," what is the significance of the disinterested expressions on the faces of the protesters at the encampment?
10. In "Occupied," what construction is happening near the park, and what is its significance?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay in which you consider the possible layers of meaning in the title of the story "The Torch." Obviously, the woman in the story is carrying a torch for "John." But who else in the story is carrying a torch? And why not call it "Infatuation," or something similar--what is symbolically important about fire? Consider these and any other elements of the title that you find significant. Support your ideas with evidence from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Choose one motif in the listed items in "Why I Don't Write." Write an essay that traces the development of this motif and explains how it supports the story's overall theme. Use textual evidence to support your claims.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay in which you analyze the theme of "The Torch." Use textual evidence drawn from more than plot alone to support your claim.
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