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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 "Bad Teeth," Lynne is jealous that Csilla escaped what?

2. In "Morte De Smudgie" where did Smudgie poop as punishment?

3. In "Bad Teeth," Csilla has no need for what?

4. In "Bad Teeth," what was Lynne famous for?

5. What point of view is "Two Scorched Men" told from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do the aliens provide at the beginning of the story to the humans?

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

5. Summarize the alien’s story in a few sentences.

6. How are John and François described in “Two Scorched Men”? What are their physical characteristics and personality traits?

7. How does the phone call between Jason and Lynne go?

8. Why is Orwell’s father disappointed in him?

9. What does Csilla look like?

10. What does John’s country house look like in “Two Scorched Men”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Selecting instances from multiple short stories, write an essay arguing whether you believe Tig and Nell’s relationship has or has not evolved over time. Make sure to include examples and an explanation of why it has or has not changed.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about why understanding the setting of “Two Scorched Men” is crucial for understanding the story’s meaning. How do you believe the story is shaped by the context of World War II?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining how Hypatia’s use of an audience allows her to comment on the similarity between ancient and modern men in "Death by Clamshell." Why does the presence of an audience help her teach a moral lesson?

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