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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the couple in The Feather in the Toque walk around in their home?
(a) Nude.
(b) In robes.
(c) In jackets.
(d) In formal clothes.

2. What does the woman in The Man Who Would Not Go Away escape into?
(a) Celebrity news.
(b) Books.
(c) Art.
(d) Film.

3. From what perspective is Ole Siche told?
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Third omniscient.
(d) Third limited.

4. In Part 2 of The Knot, what does the man want to do?
(a) Read.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Talk.
(d) Paint.

5. Which word best describes Meg?
(a) Observant.
(b) Unattractive.
(c) Angry.
(d) Unambitious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman in The Knot?

2. What is the nickname of the man in The Knot?

3. What period of transition occurs in A Thrilling Life?

4. What is Charles' last name?

5. In A Thrilling Life, which of the following is lacking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What elements of a typical story are missing from The Man Who Would Not Go Away?

2. Describe one theme that is common throughout all the stories in the book.

3. Describe Albert.

4. What element in The Knot is used to develop characterization?

5. What are the similarities between The Man Who Would Not Away and A Thrilling Life?

6. How is the swan a symbol in The Swan in the Garden?

7. How does Albert react to the gardens?

8. Describe the relationship between Charles and Meg.

9. Describe the point of view in A Thrilling Life.

10. How is the title The Man Who Would Not Go Away relevant to the story?

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