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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. The narrator of "Martha Stewart's Vagina" says treatments should neither ________ nor ___________.
2. What sport does Ford watch on television the day after Carter's inauguration?
3. What affliction does Zach Hanson have?
4. Who makes it clear that Teresa is busy, according to the narrator of "Pen Pals"?
5. What decade does "Breakfast at Kennedy's" take place?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the religion of Judaism from what you know after reading "The New Judaism."
2. How does Stewart make Ford a fascinating character?
3. How are Princess Diana and Mother Teresa different as they are portrayed in "Pen Pals"? How are they the same?
4. Do you like Martha Stewart based on what you read in this short story? Why or why not?
5. What mascots does Stewart suggest for New Judaism?
6. Describe how Martha says the exterior of the vagina should look, according to the narrator of "Martha Stewart's Vagina."
7. How does "Pen Pals" end?
8. Describe the odd drawings found in da Vinci's notebook in "Da Vinci: the Lost Notebook."
9. What role does the narrator play in "Breakfast at Kennedy's"?
10. How is the disappearance of da Vinci's notebook explained in "Da Vinci: the Lost Notebook"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Sheldon appears in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold" only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Sheldon's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Stewart uses in writing about Sheldon.
Essay Topic 2
The title of one of Stewart's stories, "The Recipe," does not clearly communicate the theme of that particular short story. In your opinion, why does Stewart choose this particular title for the story? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?
Essay Topic 3
How does Stewart use irony in "The Devil and William Gates"? Are there certain situations or events that strike you as particularly ironic? Why would Stewart include this literary technique in his work?
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