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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" how old does Arnold claim to be?
(a) 25.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 30.

2. In "The Rotifer" what color hair did the woman in the taxi cab have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Blond.

3. In "The Rotifer" what is the fiance's name?
(a) Dick.
(b) Tom.
(c) Harry.
(d) Jose.

4. In "Birthmates" whom does Art talk to at the conference?
(a) Billy.
(b) Cindy.
(c) Lisa.
(d) Ernie.

5. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" how old is June?
(a) 12.
(b) 31.
(c) 44.
(d) 24.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Birthmates" what gender was Art and his wife's unborn child?

2. In "Gesturing," on what do Richard and Joan agree?

3. In "Gesturing" who is Richard's wife?

4. Who wrote "Gesturing"?

5. In "The Key" what does Bessie have a hard time doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Earl and Zoe's costumes in "You're Ugly, Too" and how they are relevant to the story.

2. Why doesn't Zoe get fired from her job in "You're Ugly, Too"?

3. In "The Gesturing" does Richard still love Joan? How can you tell?

4. In "The Key" how did Bessie's life used to be?

5. Assuming that Connie is assaulted by Arnold after "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" ends, do you think that Connie would have reported the rape?

6. Who is a stronger person, Bessie of "The Key" or Cecilia of "A City of Churches"?

7. Describe the motel in "Birthmates."

8. Compare and contrast Connie and her sister June in "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

9. In "The Key" what measures has Bessie taken to thwart those who are out to get her?

10. Why do you think that Bessie dies at the end of "The Key"?

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