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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. Bored, the boy falls asleep looking at pumpkins and wakes up look at a/n:

2. What common kitchen item does the man eat?

3. In "The Corporal," a young man is determined to collect which item?

4. How many dancing bears are on a tour?

5. What is Mr. Mumsford's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the man and his young lover have such varying opinions on what they see in "Everything is Green?"

2. "The Father" discusses the birth of a new baby and the family resemblance. What opinions are voiced?

3. Discuss the attitude of the man in "Wedding Night."

4. In "Grace Period," what do you think is happening to the man witnessing the bright light?

5. What is the accident that injures Jimmy? What happens after the accident?

6. How does the woman intend to trick her boyfriend in "I Get Smart?"

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

8. How do Karen and Konrad meet in "Roseville?" What event does the meeting prompt?

9. Explain the actions of the bears in Chile in "Brilliant Silence." Why do the bears act this way?

10. Explain the scene between the woman and the salesman in the "Lampshade Vendor."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Ponderosa," Jimmy is unhappy. Jimmy has been cheating on his wife although he denies it to his wife and father, who is a minister. The father tries to talk to Jimmy, but to no avail. Through an accident, Jimmy has half of his jaw shot off. The father sees it as divine intervention. Discuss Jimmy's predicament. Why does Jimmy continue to see his mistress if he is unhappy? What kind of upbringing did Jimmy have as the son of a minister? Does the father really believe that Jimmy's "accident" was divine intervention? Does Jimmy believe it? How does the accident affect Jimmy's life? Discuss the story from both sides. Also discuss what might have happened if Jimmy had not been shot.

Essay Topic 2

In "Feeding the Hungry," a man acts irrationally when he forgets to eat for one day. The man believes that he almost died from starvation. Obviously, that is not true. Study the body's metabolism and how it changes depending on the amount of food a person eats. Also examine the man's mental state to investigate any compulsions present.

Essay Topic 3

"The Last Parakeet" is a fanciful story about a Brazilian parakeet that has turned itself in and is prepared to tell its life story. Create a script for the parakeet's interview on national television. Ensure that the script is ten minutes in length. What types of questions might the interviewer ask the parakeet? What might the parakeet say regarding his unusual position? What questions would you ask the parakeet if you had the opportunity?

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