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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 is the name of the theatre that gives out free dishes?

2. What reminds the bears of spotlights?

3. In "Wedding Night," a man works at a _____.

4. What kind of car was used in the fatal event?

5. The people relate the view to their _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the girl think the U.S. is being attacked by Russian missiles?

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the opening scene in "Ponderosa."

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

9. What temporarily dissuades the couple from making love in "True Love?"

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Snapshot, Harvey Cedars: 1948" tells the tale of a woman's memories of her parents. The woman looks at a family photo fondly, remembering her dad's dreams of becoming a builder. The mother's body language is telling and unusual. Examine the mother's body language in the photo and the daughter's views. Do you think it is possible that the woman had some type of premonition or is the woman's body language a coincidence? If the woman had a premonition, do you think she was aware of it? Study the possibilities. Examine the daughter's thoughts regarding her father's suicide.

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

Franky Gorky may be "The Nicest Kid in the Universe," but Franky is none too bright. Write two short stories about a character like Franky, or perhaps yourself, who receives three wishes. One story will reflect wise choices using the three wishes, and the second story will reflect making foolish choices. Would it be hard to decide what to do with the wishes?

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