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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 does Mary experience in Chapter 28's story?

2. What college is DeForest prevented from attending in Chapter 25's story?

3. Where is the important letter that Taylor misses in Chapter 30 originally sent from?

4. What advice does Henry Kissinger receive from his parents in Chapter 23?

5. After carbonated water is added to it, what soda does Pemberton's syrup eventually become?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harvey describe the inspiration of a literary character in Chapter 13?

2. Why does Edwin carry "The Letter" with him in Chapter 22?

3. What dilemma do two brothers have in "All in the Family"?

4. What is the surprise ending of Rachmaninoff's story in Chapter 16?

5. How does Giuseppe prove that he is definitely not a "Good For Nothing" in Chapter 29?

6. What is the difference between the presumed subject of Chapter 10 and the story's actual subject?

7. What is the story behind the "Pen Pals" in Chapter 14?

8. What is General Taylor's missed opportunity in Chapter 30?

9. What irony is Harvey depicting in "The Name of the Game"?

10. How does Harvey describe the life of W.C. Fields?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harvey points out the reasons behind some of the most interesting topics in his stories. Think of three examples of stories that explain a previously unknown reason for something. Analyze the methods that Harvey uses to accomplish this in the different settings.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how people's lives can be different than their reputations might indicate by using examples from Chapters 41 and 43. Specifically, provide a comparison between Bram Stoker's known mannerisms and his unknown frustrations, how they are discovered, and their role in his book. Also, describe Queen Victoria's disturbing hobby in Chapter 43 along with the way it is exposed.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the use of foreshadowing in "Dr. Pemberton's Pick-Me-Up," "Snow Man," and "Mama's Boys." For each story, provide examples of how and why foreshadowing is the main literary technique used. Include an analysis of any other techniques used as well.

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