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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose done a lot of reading on the subject of ancient rituals?

2. What are Lin and Victoria discussing in the city park?

3. After Lin slaps Cathy and Cathy runs off, what do Victoria and Lin realize?

4. What does Lin ask Victoria after Edward goes back to work?

5. Who is Gerry to Edward?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although many of the conflicts are internalized within the characters, there are some external conflicts within the plot. What is one of the most crucial external conflict in Cloud 9? Why is this conflict so important?

Essay Topic 2

The natives are mentioned throughout Act 1. What do the natives symbolize? Why is their presence important? How would Act 1 have been different if the natives were not present?

Essay Topic 3

Is Cloud 9 an appropriate title for the story? Why or why not? Why do you believe the author would have chosen this title? Based on the storyline, what would you have named the story if you could change it? Why?

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