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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work does Seth tell Helen he wants to do?

2. Why is Helen at her parent's house in "Sophistication"?

3. What habit of Kate Swift's catches Reverend Curtis' attention one morning as he sits at his desk?

4. How is Enoch talented?

5. Why does Tom decide to get drunk one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select four women in Winesburg and describe them in terms of their relationships to other characters, their connection to the theme of communication and what they represent to the town and/or George Willard. How does Anderson use female characters in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

There are several marriages presented in "Winesburg, Ohio". Describe and compare these marriages. What is Anderson trying to say about marriage?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two doctors featured in "Winesburg, Ohio". How are Dr. Parcival and Dr. Reefy alike? Different? What roles do they play in the lives of other characters?

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