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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. In "Death by Clamshell," which one of the following did the mob NOT ridicule Hypatia for?
(a) Her virginity.
(b) Her magical practices.
(c) Her religion.
(d) Her appearance.

2. In "A Dusty Lunch," what happens to Brig in his old age?
(a) People start appearing in his apartment.
(b) He is unable to sleep without white noise.
(c) He gets cancer.
(d) Cats start following him home.

3. In "Freeforall," which invention failed to protect from the virus?
(a) Two person condoms.
(b) Safe-T-Lips.
(c) Rubber masks.
(d) Kiss-and-no-tell.

4. What does J.O.B stand for?
(a) Joyful ol’ Brig.
(b) Jolly old brigadier.
(c) Jump over bombs.
(d) Jubilant old Brig.

5. In "Widows," Nell refuses which analogy for grief?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) A healing cycle.
(c) A tunnel.
(d) A journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the women tell Darlene that Myrna has a tattoo when they know that she does not, what is that an example of?

2. In "Wooden Box," why are Nell and Tig stranded at their cabin?

3. In "Wooden Box," what does Nell think about vultures?

4. In "Widows," what is the tone of Nell's first/longer letter to Stevie?

5. In "Freeforall," what luxury does Sharmayne have access to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the women respond to Hypatia’s death?

2. What does twenty-three skidoo mean?

3. What discussion do Nell and Tig have in the Sauna – why does this cause Nell to be upset?

4. What does Nell speak about in her short/real letter to Stevie?

5. What duty must Tom preform and what are his options after having fulfilled it?

6. What happens when Nell and Tig decide to stay in the cabin over March?

7. Describe the circumstances of Amber/Snail’s death.

8. What does Nell think about the writing of the Breaking of the Gothic Line article?

9. What is going on with Leonie’s husband?

10. Why does Tig like Inspector Maigret?

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