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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 kind of hair does Tito have?

2. In "Invasion," what is Mr. Jackson's wife's name?

3. What is the purpose of the fog?

4. Who is the street prophet in "Harlem"?

5. What does Carl work in in "The Distributors"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the machine in "The Distributors" appear to do to people?

2. In "The University of Man," what does Tyros vow to do after going to the universities?

3. In "The Distributors," what does Carl tell the construction company about his friend Kenny?

4. In "The Man Who Could See Through Fog," what is the intent of the smoker machine?

5. What does Carl think is strange about the interview process in "The Distributors"?

6. Why does the man in the crowd who has to be removed in "Harlem" become agitated?

7. In "Harlem," what happens between the police and the crowd?

8. What does Mr. Westland ask Johnny B to tell his son?

9. In "Thrust Counter Thrust," how does Saul feel about Lon's death in Korea?

10. In "The University of Man," why does Tyros take his journey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How and why does Dumas reference true and significant historical events in America's struggles with racism in the story "The Crossing"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Dumas treat the topic of the interplay between advancing technologies and labor issues in the story "The Distributors"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Dumas treat the plot event of characters being pursued and in fear throughout this collection, and what does he repeatedly use this event for character development and for building tension? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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