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

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical instrument does Elizabeth play?

2. What are Martin's children doing when he arrives home?

3. How old is Ferris on this birthday?

4. Where is John Ferris' current home?

5. Who walks past Ferris' hotel room window?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Explain the role of women in the rural South in the 1940s when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the story?

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