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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. What was it that the Minister of Justice died while attempting to eat?
2. What does the author of Slang Origins use to discover the origin of certain slang expression?
3. What type of gem is stolen in "The Stolen Gem"?
4. What does Allen say before hanging up on Diabetes?
5. What is the primary focus of the critic as he goes through O'Shawn's poem line by line?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Weinstein's character like and what are some of his recollections?
2. What are some theories regarding Anne Hathaway that are presented in "But Soft...Real Soft"?
3. How is Mr. Walker initially thought to have died and what truth about his death does the Inspector find?
4. What is the solution of the "The Stolen Gem" case?
5. What roll does Kermit Kroll play in "The Bizarre Kidnapping"?
6. How did the phrase "humble pie" originate?
7. What are Diabetes and Hepatitis discussing and arguing about at the beginning of "God (A Play)"?
8. Why does Diabetes get Woody Allen involved and what is Allen's response?
9. What poem is being critiqued and what does the author say about the poet's works?
10. How does the essay "But Soft...Real Soft" begin and what are some arguments regarding Shakespeare that it mentions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is a symbol? Please define symbolism as used in literature and provide at least two examples of symbolism that can be found in "Without Feathers"--be sure to explain what the symbolism is about and who/what is involved in the symbolism.
Essay Topic 2
Please define parody as a literary category. What are three examples of parody found in "Without Feathers" and what are they parodying?
Essay Topic 3
The character of God is involved in a number of Woody Allen's selections or short stories in "Without Feathers." What are three examples of references to God in "Without Feathers" and what does Allen seem to be saying about the character of God and his interaction/relationship with human beings?
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