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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. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", why don't people recognize Amilcare?

2. In "Transit Bed", who is Lilin?

3. In "Sleeping Like Dogs", what does Belmoretto rent to people?

4. In "Desire in November", what does Linda do for Barbagallo?

5. In "The Adventure of a Poet", who is the poet?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Reader", what does Amedeo like to do?

2. In "The Adventure of a Clerk", why doesn't the clerk talk to anyone about what he is thinking and feeling?

3. In "Theft in a Pastry Shop", what makes the thieves more excited than money? Why?

4. How does "Transit Bed" end?

5. Write a synopsis of "The Adventure of a Soldier".

6. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what is the man's problem and how does he fix it?

7. In "The Adventure of a Bather", who finally helps the bather?

8. In "The Adventure of a Poet", what does Usnelli see that is beautiful? How does he feel about it?

9. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", what is the traveler obsessed with?

10. In "The Adventure of a Poet", what inspires Usnelli to write poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Highlight and explain the author's use of metaphor and/or symbolism, perhaps mentioning:

A) "One Of The Three Is Still Alive"

B) "Big Fish, Little Fish"

C) "Adam, One Afternoon"

Essay Topic 2

Explore the appearance of war and its affects that occur in various stories.

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss the roles of civilians during World War II as illustrated within the text.

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