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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 "Death by Clamshell," what did the mob gouge out?

2. In "Wooden Box," how does Nell respond to Tig’s shirts?

3. In "Death by Clamshell," how is Hypatia killed?

4. In "Freeforall," what is the name of Sharmayne’s house?

5. In "Airborne," who do they need to write the proposal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Darlene quit and what convinces her to return (in a non-official capacity)?

2. What happened to their friend with breast cancer?

3. What is the purpose of the ladies’ gathering and what do they worry about?

4. How does Amber/Snail feel about Tyler’s lovemaking; what does she want?

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

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

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

8. How does Amber/Snail’s interaction with the therapist go?

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

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

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 arguing why one of Atwood's stories plays into or against tropes of the genre it belongs to. Make sure you identify the genre and the stereotypical tropes that belong to it. How does playing into or against its genre affect your reception of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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