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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which country are George and Carl vacationing in the story "Divorce in Naples"?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

2. Which of the following events does Roger Howes use as subject matter to create his newest masterpiece?
(a) His wife's affair.
(b) His daughter's death.
(c) His own decent into madness.
(d) His son's first steps.

3. In the story "All the Dead Pilots," what does Spoomer steal from his friend Satoris?
(a) His socks.
(b) His gun.
(c) His girlfriend.
(d) His wallet.

4. What is the last name of the Confederate soldier who stands up and protects Melisandre?
(a) Frontyard.
(b) Backhouse.
(c) Lawndart.
(d) Outhouse.

5. Which of the following purchases did the dead woman upgrade every year?
(a) Her telephone.
(b) Her coffin.
(c) Her car.
(d) Her mortgage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements about Dr Martino is true?

2. When Howes' latest project sells, what does he purchase for his wife?

3. Who contacts Jarrod telling him to meet the King family immediately at a resort?

4. What event does Judge go to watch at the end of the story "Beyond"?

5. Which of the following modes of transportation is seen speeding away at the end of the story "Honor"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Hubert Jarrod and Louisa King meet in the story "Dr Martino"?

2. Who is Dr. Martino?

3. How does Danny treat his mother in the story "Pennsylvania Station"?

4. How does Wash feel about the relationship between his boss and his granddaughter in the story "Wash"?

5. How does Satoris get back at Spoomer for stealing his woman in the story "All the Dead Pilots"?

6. How is the sympathy of the Confederate soldier his downfall in the story "Mountain Victory"?

7. How does Wash die?

8. How is Davy's life saved during a murder attempt in the story "The Leg"?

9. How do lovers Melisandre and Phillip Backhouse meet in the story "My Grandmother Millard and General Bedford and the Battle of Harrykin Creek"?

10. How does the American soldier Borgard meet the young English soldier in the story "Turnabout"?

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