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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," what does Tig’s family pass down?

2. What is the setting of "Airborne"?

3. In "Metempsychosis," where does Amber/Snail go that proves to be of no help?

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

5. In "Freeforall," which play is banned?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tig like Inspector Maigret?

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

3. What does twenty-three skidoo mean?

4. What did Brig do in the mornings of his Muskoka family cottage?

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

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

7. What does Marty’s letter to Brig say?

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

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

10. What is the Freeforall and who are the people in it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Referring to “Freeforall,” write an essay discussing how Atwood’s use of diction shapes her characters in the story. Do you believe the terms of finance and trade contribute to the dehumanization of young men and women?

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