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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 "Boston Common at Twilight," what causes Ned to believe that the big man on the subway will not be willing to help him?
2. In "Café Mort," who is the restaurant manager?
3. On page 108 of "Boston Common at Twilight," what causes Ned to feel "something hot and terrible rush through him"?
4. In "While It Lasts," what does Isabel ask Bonnie about George's job?
5. On page 75 of "Why I Don't Write," the exclamation point in "Passing a man who holds your gaze!" is likely meant to convey what emotions?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is implied by the last section of the story, that takes place as Ned grows into adulthood?
2. In "Café Mort," why would some of the waitresses be "proud" of their jobs (89)?
3. In "While It Lasts," what subject does Isabel keep making bitter jokes about, and why does she do this?
4. In "Why I Don't Write," what is the page 69 phrase "The thumping far below the floor" an allusion to, and what is its thematic significance?
5. In "Why I Don't Write," what types of repetition are used in the page 69 paragraph "Cleaning out the closets. Cleaning out the drawers. Clearing out the basement," and what effect does the device create?
6. In "While It Lasts," why does Bonnie think that George is a particularly good match for her?
7. At the end of "While It Lasts," what does Bonnie realize about her relationship?
8. On page 73 of "Why I Don't Write," what is the effect of the single word change from "I don't read it anymore" to the later item "I don't read anymore"?
9. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what alternative place to stay is available to Ned, and why does he prefer to stay with his aunt?
10. In the second paragraph of "Why I Don't Write," what is the implication of the list following the phrase "then it all stops" (65)?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay in which you make and defend a claim about the significance of the setting in "Polepole." Use textual evidence to support your ideas; if you use outside sources, be sure to cite them in MLA format.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay that analyzes the function of Isabel's character in "While It Lasts." What kind of a person is she? How does she impact Bonnie and George? What does she add to the reader's experience, and why is she included in the story? Support your claims with textual evidence.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay in which you make and defend a claim about the "plant" names "Ivy" and "Daisy" in "Occupied" and "Polepole." Why are both women given "plant" names? In what way do the two names differ, and how does this highlight differences in the two characters? Support your ideas with evidence from the text.
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