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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 does Margot wear on her date to the movies with Robert?

2. What is NOT among the items Robert buys for Margot when he purchases items for her at the market?

3. What action does Robert take once Margot has been silent in the car for a while?

4. Margot believes that if Robert is indeed picking up on her flirtation, he shows "it only by" (78) taking what action?

5. What response of Robert's does Margot consider so unpleasant that it causes her to fall silent in the car?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Before five minutes have passed in the car on the way to the multiplex, Margot is feeling what?

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

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

5. Describe Margot's stepfather.

6. What is Margot's private reaction when Robert asks if she wants to go get a drink?

7. What causes Margot to think that Robert no longer likes her?

8. What kind of transportation do Margot and Robert use to get to the movie theater?

9. Describe the protagonist of the story "Cat Person."

10. How does Robert respond when Margot suggests a particular bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the ways in which the themes of adaptability and resignation appear within Roupenian’s story "Cat Person." What message is Roupenian sending about these two themes over the course of the story’s narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about "Cat Person" while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, issues surrounding sexual consent, misogynistic behaviors or comments, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the story.

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