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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 "A Dusty Lunch," how did Brig’s wife die?

2. In "Wooden Box," what strangely appears on Tig?

3. In "A Dusty Lunch," which of the following is NOT a poem Brig wrote?

4. "Airborne" is told from what perspective?

5. In "Wooden Box," what does Tig no longer care for in his old age?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hypatia feel about the way she is represented in art?

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

4. What trap is Inspector Maigret setting and what does Nell think about it?

5. What does twenty-three skidoo mean?

6. What did Brig do in his youth?

7. Describe the playground game of monopoly; what are the altered rules?

8. Explain the significance of marmalade making?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Referencing “Widows,” write an essay about how the medium of letter writing allows Nell to be more open and forthcoming than she normally is. Draw examples from both letters to illustrate this point - make sure to address why she is more closed off in the second letter.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining how the title of any of Atwood’s short stories helps illustrate their meaning. Explain how her choice of diction, humor, or subject guides the reader in a purposeful direction.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about one of Atwood’s short stories where the tone and mood are different. Why does she do this and what effect does she achieve? Make sure to identify both the mood and tone.

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