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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. Who helps Carlier and Kayerts with their job?

2. How many times has Jack been married in "Torch Song"?

3. Who do the men meet with in "The Third Prize"?

4. What does Jack Potter do for a living?

5. What is Jack Fergusson's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Carlier and Kayert's backgrounds.

2. How are Jack Fergusson and Mabel Pervin different?

3. How does Mrs. Mooney seek to increase the social class of her daughter, Polly?

4. Describe Foiral.

5. How does "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" represent new beginnings?

6. Were the checks worth the money in "Witch's Money"?

7. How is Beech Carwright rewarded for his actions?

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

9. Describe Dexter Green and Judy's relationship.

10. Describe the Thayers.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "An Outpost of Progress," different cultures clash. What universal themes are in the story regarding culture clashes? How does the clash of cultures in the story affect Carlier and Kayerts? 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

In "Witch's Money,"corruption is a prominent theme. How is the theme of corruption reflected in the story? What does the story try to say about corruption? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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