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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. Describe the couple's home in The Feather in the Toque.

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

3. What is Evelyn's nickname?

4. What is the name of the story that is most similar to The Man Who Would Not Go Away?

5. What is Charles' last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Albert react to the gardens?

2. Describe the way names are used in The Knot.

3. Describe the relationship between the man and the woman in The Feather in the Toque.

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

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

6. The title, Ole Siche, means "Dry Island." Why is this relevant to the story?

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

8. Describe the conclusion of The Knot.

9. Describe Evelyn.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical response to this collection of short stories. What elements of the stories are good? What elements are bad? How would you improve upon the stories if you were the writer?

Essay Topic 2

Choose three stories from the collection to make predictions about. Determine what will happen to the characters in these stories in the future. Why do you think these events will happen?

Essay Topic 3

How is allegory used in the short stories in this collection? Use one specific allegory to analyze. What is the purpose of allegory in literature, and in this particular book?

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