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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. What does Sartoris think has happened to his father?

2. In what month does George and Naboth's race take place?

3. What does the father do when he is laughed at in "The Egg"?

4. Who does Dexter first become engaged to?

5. Who does George exchange hats with in "The Third Prize"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dexter Green and his feelings toward Judy.

2. Describe Pop Apling.

3. Describe the Thayers.

4. What happens to Lefty in "A Bottle of Milk for Mother"?

5. What themes are prominent in "The Third Prize," and how?

6. How is Ben Drake's plan to leave thwarted by the Thayers?

7. How is Michael an impulsive person in "Impulse"?

8. Describe the father in "The Egg."

9. How does Jack Fergusson feel about Mabel Pervin before and after the suicide attempt?

10. Describe Foiral.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Tree of Knowledge," love is a prominent theme that is reflected in many of the characters. How is the theme of love reflected in the story? Describe each character's connection with love in the story. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

"Flowering Judas" is a story about betrayal. How is the theme of betrayal reflected in the story? How is betrayal cyclical, especially in this story? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"The Horse Dealer's Daughter" contains a love story involving two starkly different people. How are Mabel and Jack the same? How are they different? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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