Terese, the time limits are on the different sections. I don't know how well I would have done as an undergraduate major. Even now, there were several quotes I didn't recognize; one of them was from To the Lighthouse, which I've taught.
Interesting that Shakespeare pretty much does it for drama and that neither James nor Twain makes an appearance, though I suppose one could use them in one of the comparative essays. No Emerson or Whitman either, for that matter.
It's a test that looks more intimidating that it is. Lots of choices/options. But I shudder to think what it would look like to a senior in one of those departments where you don't have to read Shakespeare to fulfill requirements.
Yes, I assume that this is a bluebook and pen test--no supporting materials, including Google.
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