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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emily get drunk?

2. What does Mr. Brook do about Madame Zilensky's lies?

3. Who is Martin's wife?

4. What conclusion does Mr. Brook arrive at regarding Madame Zilensky?

5. How does Madame Zilensky refer to the father of one of her children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Amelia. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

"Ballad of the Sad Cafe" is a classic story of love and betrayal. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Prejudice and discrimination against people unlike you is a common thread in McCullers' stories. Cite two examples in this book and explain what you think McCullers was trying to say in each.

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