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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Ann told the school?

2. According to Tom, what do some of the other family members think?

3. What does Ann ask Jim about Charlotte in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. What is Dr. Bellman's assessment of Jim at the end of Act 2, Scene 4?

5. What does Dr. Bellman ask Jim in Act 3, Scene 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kramm uses various literary devices to make his points in The Shrike.

1) Identify and describe 3 examples of foreshadowing in the play.

2) Identify and describe 3 examples of symbolism in the play.

3) For the above examples, explain what they added to the play, and why the author choose to use them at those specific times.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze why the author chooses The Shrike for the title of the book. Describe in detail what a shrike is and which characters personify it the most in the play. Include a description of the events the characters are involved in and how they they reflect a shrike's actions.

Essay Topic 3

Explain in detail what "seven" is and what it actually represents in terms of Jim's character and the hospital in general. Use the events in the book to analyze how "seven" was used, citing specific examples to illustrate its purpose.

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