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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 the Daily Fluxion?

2. Why does Miss Duckworth not use her real name?

3. Who does Qwilleran run into at the grocery store?

4. Why did Miss Duckworth go to the Andy Glanz's shop the night she discovered the body?

5. What does Iris bring to Qwilleran in his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use conversation at the auction to introduce the main complications of the plot?

2. What have the policemen concluded about Andy's death?

3. Describe the character of C. C. Cobb.

4. After feeding the cats, what disappoints Qwilleran?

5. Describe Qwilleran's feelings about Ben Nicolas.

6. How does Yum Yum contribute to the mystery?

7. When Qwilleran sees Mary again, why is see cool and distant like she was when he first met her?

8. What is the apartment like that Iris shows Qwilleran?

9. How does Iris Cobb evaluate Andy Glanz?

10. How does Patch refute the suggestion that he was fired by Andy Glanz for drinking.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on Braun's Use of Red Herrings in "The Cat Who Turned On and Off". Red herrings are stock in trade for mystery writers who put them in the plot to keep the reader guessing. Find at least three red herrings in the novel and explain how they are used to make the reader suspect different characters of actually being the murderer.

Essay Topic 2

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Double Standards of Morality". Using Glanz as an example, discuss his double standards from an apparent high moral ground to clandestine sexual affairs, concealing ill-gotten money, and passing moral judgments on others.

Essay Topic 3

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Qwilleran's Character as a Lover of Cats". Three questions should be answered in your essay: (1) Does Qwilleran's affinity to his cats make him appear weak? (2) Does his care for Koko and Yum Yum transfer over into his concern for people? (3) Does Qwilleran overestimate the ability of his cats to help him find clues?

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