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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. Margot privately uses what adjective to describe Robert's appearance the first time she meets him?

2. The narrator states that when Margot arrives at the market, Robert greets "her without" (79) what?

3. What name does Robert use the second time he addresses Margot directly within the narrative?

4. At what type of establishment does Margot work when she first meets Robert?

5. When Margot says that she is not sulking, what other explanation does she give?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many pets does Robert have and how does Margot know this information?

2. What conclusions does Margot draw about Robert based on their first phase of texting correspondence?

3. Compare and contrast the clothing worn by Margot and Robert on their date.

4. What items does Robert buy for Margot at the 7-11?

5. For what reason does Margot want to see the movie at the multiplex, rather than at the art house theater?

6. Describe Margot's stepfather.

7. Margot feels what type of emotion on her walk back from 7-11 to her dorm?

8. The second time Margot sees Robert, what backhanded compliment does he give her?

9. How does Margot's relationship with Robert change over her winter break?

10. What are Margot's intentions when she comments on Robert's choice of candy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What messages does Roupenian send about clear communication and what themes are employed in order to send these messages to the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the ways in which the story “Cat Person” displays the qualities of a Postmodern work of literature.

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the theme of family bonds within "Cat Person." Focus especially on details such as the way in which Margot’s mother handled Margot’s voiced desire to sleep with her boyfriend of over two years while in high school. What is Roupenian’s message regarding family bonds and how do you know?

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