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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. In "Impatient Griselda," how does the alien speak English?

2. In "Morte De Smudgie," how many cats did Tig and Nell own?

3. What is the name of Lynne's alleged lover in "Bad Teeth"?

4. In "Impatient Griselda," what sound does the annoyed alien say only snacks make?

5. What is Miss Verity's real name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the male admirers of both Lynne and Csilla during their younger days.

2. What happens to Smudgie while Nell and Tig are away in Ireland?

3. How did Tig set off a bunch of fire alarms?

4. Who is Jason and why did Csilla contact him?

5. How is Mr. Foote described?

6. Describe the Duke’s death and the circumstances leading up to it.

7. In “First Aid,” what does the opening scene look like?

8. Why does Lynne not cut Csilla off?

9. Why does John have a soft spot for François?

10. What happens between the narrator and her mother during her father’s funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting the narrator and her mother’s attitude toward parenting in "My Evil Mother." Do you believe the narrator resembles her mother at the end of the story? If so, what point do you think Atwood is trying to make?

Essay Topic 2

Referring to “A Dusty Lunch,” write an essay discussing how your understanding of Brig is affected by only having second-hand information about him. Do you believe it is an accurate account of his character?

Essay Topic 3

Referencing both “Morte de Smugdie” and “Old Babes in the Wood,” write an essay arguing why Lizzie’s presence forces Nell to reflect and confront uncomfortable feelings. What is it about the presence of family that prompts reflection?

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