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

Short Answer Questions

1. When George reflects back on a summer evening she shares with Helen, what does it inspire him to do?

2. How does Ed make George feel at the end of "An Awakening"?

3. What is Wash's job?

4. What is Tom's voice like?

5. What does Ed Handby do for a living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several marriages presented in "Winesburg, Ohio". Describe and compare these marriages. What is Anderson trying to say about marriage?

Essay Topic 2

Some readers describe "Winesburg, Ohio" as being amoral. What supports the lack of morality in this novel? Do you agree with this description? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sherwood Anderson is considered to be one of the fathers of Realism. Define the literary movement of Realism and explain how "Winesburg, Ohio" fits this definition.

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