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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. How are Bob and Wendy Fate dressed as in the play?

2. Why does Doris refuse to speak with Woody Allen?

3. After reading the ransom note and speaking to Kermit, what conclusion does Inspector Ford come to?

4. What woman is named as intimidating Weinstein with her accomplishments?

5. How old is Weinstein?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Clifford Wheel killed? How was the killer discovered?

2. What role does Al Capone play in Flo's life?

3. How is Mr. Walker initially thought to have died and what truth about his death does the Inspector find?

4. Who is Claire Memling and what is Vincent Van Gogh's relationship with her?

5. What are two types of creatures touched on in this section and how are they described?

6. How did the phrase "humble pie" originate?

7. How does the essay "But Soft...Real Soft" begin and what are some arguments regarding Shakespeare that it mentions?

8. What subject matter is covered in "Fabulous Tales and Mythical Beasts"?

9. What poem is being critiqued and what does the author say about the poet's works?

10. What idea does Trichinosis bring to the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please define what setting is in a story and what makes it up. Why is setting an important piece to a story? Please provide three examples of setting found in "Without Feathers."

Essay Topic 2

Please define characterization and how it is conveyed by the author. What two types of characterization were studied in class? Please provide two examples, using quotes or samples directly from the text, of characterization in this book (the book may be used as a resource in answering this question).

Essay Topic 3

Please define parapsychology. List at least three criticisms/controversies that are associated with this field of study. Please explain what Woody Allen's opinion of parapsychology seems to be based on "Examining Psychic Phenomena" and provide three examples from this section that allude to parapsychology.

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