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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 did Georgia note about Raymond and Maya's marriage?

2. How old is Georgia?

3. Who is the husband of Georgia's deceased friend?

4. What profession did Anita enter?

5. Who is Matilda's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give some examples of how the author uses the theme of escape in this story.

2. What is the symbolism of the red stained glass through which Joan views the world?

3. Explain what Averill does every night on board the ship.

4. How does Joan's hometown of Logan contribute to people's needs to fit in and not be too distinctive?

5. Who is Miles and what is his relationship with Georgia?

6. Who are June (Bugs) and Averill and what are they doing as the story begins?

7. Why would Austin have had good reasons--in his mind--to have committed suicide?

8. What sad event does the snowstorm prompt Karin to recall and why does she take Austin to the lake to photograph the ice?

9. Why has Anita come to her hometown and what does she recall about her childhood and about stopping for coffee with her friend, Margot, on their way to school?

10. How does Margot keep Reuel in line now that she had spotted him with their young babysitter, Lana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who are two of Munro's characters in this book who appeal to you the most? What is it about these characters that you like? What are their weaknesses? How about redeeming qualities? Are Munro's characters believable in your opinion. Explain and use examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting for the stories in the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Munro choose to use these places in the stories?

Essay Topic 3

Choose three characters from different stories and then project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for their lives. Be sure to include geography, marital status, work, socialization, etc.

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