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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. How does Squawks Magrew feel at the end of the story?

2. How old is May?

3. What meal does Tory eat with her son?

4. Why is Warburton furious with Cooper after he comes back from a trip?

5. Who is Chris in "The Nightingales Sing"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is "Virga Vay & Allan Cedar" a love story gone wrong?

2. How does Daniel push May away?

3. What does Allan Cedar need to do in order to be happy?

4. How does the woman in "Cruel and Barbarious Treatment" use adultery, and what is the result?

5. How is Cooper viewed in Warburton's eyes?

6. How does Christian Darling essentially lose his wife?

7. How is imagery used effectively as a literary device in "Innocence"?

8. How will John Ferris seek a more permanent status in his life?

9. What is Pepe's physical state right before he is killed?

10. How does William's character contrast from that of his wife's in "Marriage A La Mode"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Third Prize" is about morality and charity. How are the themes of morality and charity reflected in the story? Does George's ends justify the means? Why or why not? Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Humor is a prominent aspect of "Liberty Hall." How is the theme of humor reflected in the story? Cite three examples of how humor is reflected in the story, and why each instance is humorous. Remember to answer each question with support from the story.

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