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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the situation which causes Claude distress at the first concert venue?

2. What is the atmosphere at the Powers' when Claude and Lady make their holiday visit?

3. Why is money not a problem for Claude and Lady's future?

4. Why is Lady upset when Claude finds her waiting for him outside his apartment?

5. What adjective describes Emma's praise for Claude's performance at the second concert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several components of quality literature include: 1) use of descriptive words 2) use of analogies, metaphors, and similes, and other figurative language 3) an attention-grabbing beginning 4) details 5) appealing to the five senses. Is Body and Soul an example of quality literature? Why or why not? Give examples from the story using three of the five components of quality literature to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Choose three events from the story which would be most unlikely to occur in real life. Give examples from the story to show how the realistic possibility of these events is achieved in the story.

Essay Topic 3

What is stronger in Body and Soul--plot development or character development? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer. Do you think the author does this intentionally? Why or why not?

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