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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Rats on the Waterfront," how were the rats brought in?

2. Who is the owner of the restaurant in "Up in the Old Hotel"?

3. How long has Mike been sober?

4. What does "The Bottom of the Harbor" describe?

5. What is Andrew Zimmers called?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the intended audience of Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories? How do you know? Analyze the role diction and other literary devices play in shaping an ideal audience for this collection of short stories.

Essay Topic 2

What role do vices like alcohol play in Mitchell's stories? What message do the stories tend to send about the use of these vices?

Essay Topic 3

Which character would you choose to write a full-length biography about if you were Mitchell? Explain why this character made such a big impression on you.

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