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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. With what does Wilson have an odd fascination?

2. What does the father of the girl Billy impregnates insist?

3. What is Butler's regular complaint?

4. Why does Willis have to avoid Bertha, the cook?

5. What does Willis say to R.V.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does William feel obliged to do for Billy and why does he feel obliged to do it?

2. What is Butler's obsession that becomes his theme as he delivers his sermons?

3. What is Willis confused about in regards to joining the Henry Street guys?

4. As Gloria sees it what defines the people as southerners and northern?

5. What complaint does Butler have about young blacks?

6. What does Mrs. Farragot do that causes someone to call the police?

7. How does Willis confront Jones and what does Willis say to him?

8. What does the woman say about men?

9. Describe Gloria in regards to her views on country music and the south. Be sure to include where she is from.

10. What factors does Butler spend his afternoon thinking about in regards to his situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Silver Bullet" - In what way does this story show that everyone is corrupt? Do you agree that there is much more corruption in society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

"A Loaf of Bread" - How are the concepts of economics and psychology discussed in this story? Which is more prevalently discussed? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

"Why I like Country Music" - In what ways is square dancing used as a symbol of differing world views? What are these views? Which view do you best relate to and why?

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