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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 is Isaac Babel's profession?

2. At what age do Maureen and Shirley drop out of school?

3. Why does Maureen's mother get frantic?

4. In what year does Hetty die?

5. Which young man does Maureen date at her company?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Maureen and Peggy determine to move forward with their lives in "Between Men"?

2. What is the premise of "Homage for Isaac Babel"?

3. What is the premise of "An Old Woman and Her Cat"?

4. Why does Susan think she is a hypocrite prior to her death?

5. What is the premise of "England Versus England"?

6. What is the premise of "The Temptation of Jack Orkney"?

7. How do Maureen and Shirley become friends in "Notes for a Case History"?

8. Why does Susan fabricate having a lover?

9. What seems to be the turning point in Matthew and Susan's marriage?

10. Describe Hetty's existence as a homeless woman with no family.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Does Keyes end James Orkney's story on a note of hope for him or the continuance of his struggle to come to terms with his flawed relationship with his father? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Jack Orkney in "The Temptation of Jack Orkney". What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Jack?

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