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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. Who is Gen's stepson?

2. Who from Kodak calls Tim?

3. What does Sparrow pride herself on?

4. What had Brenda once called Tim?

5. What does Tom tell Brian, and then recant almost immediately?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Alma see in "Mother's Day" right after she dies?

2. What does Gen say to Tim at the very end of "A Thing at Work"?

3. In "Ghoul," what does Tom Frame say to Brian that puts Brian in a bad spot?

4. Who tries to turn Amy and Brian in in "Ghoul," and why?

5. How does Tim find out about Gen's affair in "A Thing at Work"?

6. What does Sparrow try in order to catch Randy's attention in "Sparrow"?

7. How do Brian and Amy first get together as a couple in "Ghoul"?

8. How does Randy's mother come to view his relationship with Sparrow in "Sparrow"?

9. How does Tim view Brenda in "A Thing at Work"?

10. What is Gloria known for in "Sparrow"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Love Letter," what are some of the tensions and contradictions Saunders highlights between self-preservation and fighting for one's values? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Saunders describe the social environment in "Ghoul," and what parallels do you think he is attempting to draw between the ghouls' world and the real world? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Ginnie's writing change in "A Mom of Bold Action" after Derek's assault, and what does this reveal about her character? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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