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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 phrase does Marie use to describe her work, which Father James says can describe people also?
2. What occurred in the motel 5 times while Marie worked there?
3. What had Marie convinced Naseem do to save she and other maids time?
4. Where does Evie say she is moving to when she abruptly quit work?
5. Who is the author of "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is meant by "the illusion of clean" (3) in regards to Marie's work?
2. What are some of the tragic things that had happened in the motel during Marie's time working there?
3. Why did Marie convince the former motel owner to put wooden platforms under the motel room beds?
4. Why did Evie and Marie lose touch? What was the last correspondence the two had?
5. Who is Christine? How does Marie feel about her life when they run into each other at a mall?
6. What are some things that Marie's coworkers had done to her during her time working at the motel?
7. Who is the main character of "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"? Where is her occupation? How long has she been there?
8. What state is Room 213, the first room Marie cleans in the story? What is in it that she dislikes?
9. What "self-defense behavior" (1) does Marie enact before entering a room and why?
10. Who is Olga? Why did she leave the motel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing Alexie's language style and word choice in "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Away from the main character examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?
Essay Topic 3
Write a detailed analysis of tone in Alexie's "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest." Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.
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