Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

James Thomas (professor)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. What kind of car was used in the fatal event?
(a) Hummer.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Toyota.
(d) Honda.

2. How many men visit the Colonel for dinner?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

3. What common kitchen item does the man eat?
(a) Fork.
(b) Toaster.
(c) Blender.
(d) Spoon.

4. What is the woman's name?
(a) Karen.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Kelly.

5. What is the name of the second boyfriend?
(a) Bob.
(b) Sandford.
(c) Ralph.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. Drills are scheduled in case there should be an attack from which country?

2. What item does the woman have difficulty throwing away?

3. One day the man is _____ while at work.

4. Which facial feature is referenced by the grandmother?

5. The woman gets ---- new cats.

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The One Sitting There," a woman has difficulty cleaning out her refrigerator. What is the problem?

2. In "Mandy Shupe," a mother tells her young daughter about Mandy Shupe, a Mennonite woman who goes a bit wild. The basic story is told and the mother's purpose for the parable as well as the grown up daughter's reaction explained.

3. In "Nadine at 35: Synopsis," explain what Nadine does when her husband leaves her and why she allows him to come back.

4. Discuss the man's final decision in "Corporal."

5. Discuss the meaning behind the man's action in "Fingers."

6. What common topic is discussed between the woman and the soldier in "Dish Night?"

7. What is the main issue with Jimmy in the beginning of "Ponderosa?"

8. What causes the stones to become fearful? What is a distinction of stones?

9. Why does the girlfriend refuse to return her would-be husband's phone calls?

10. What causes the car accident in "Pumpkins?"

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