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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens after Will walks past Griffin at the end of "The Suicide Room"?
(a) He disappears.
(b) He jumps inside the window.
(c) He falls to his death.
(d) He swings from the fire escape.

2. Who suggests that Mike should write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Roddy's ex-wife.
(b) A university president.
(c) Roddy.
(d) Mike comes up with idea himself.

3. In "Futures," how does David Applelow feel when he sits with the other people interviewing for the job?
(a) Like he is underdressed.
(b) Like he is over qualified.
(c) Like he isn't as qualified.
(d) Like he is overdressed.

4. How does David Appelow know Marnie Kastopolis?
(a) They are neighbors.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are step-brother and sister

5. Why does David Applelow take Zach to a Greek restaurant in "Futures"?
(a) Because it is the closest restaurant to their apartment building.
(b) Because David loves Greek food.
(c) Because Zach has never had Greek food.
(d) Because Zach keeps complaining about being hungry.

6. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy's ex-wife advise Roddy to do?
(a) Leave her alone.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Record his conversation with Mike.

7. In "Futures," who does David Applelow have a beer with in Marnie Kastopolis' apartment?
(a) Zach.
(b) No one.
(c) Ms. Samuel.
(d) Marnie.

8. Whose letters does Roddy read in "The Rest of It"?
(a) His ex-wife's.
(b) His mother's.
(c) His own.
(d) His co-worker's.

9. Who does Mike say told him to visit the island with the rich woman in "The Rest of It"?
(a) The US Army.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The local police.
(d) The Coast Guard.

10. When the narrator of "The Suicide Room" looks to the future, what reason is given for Casey's downfall?
(a) She never marries.
(b) She quits her job to have children.
(c) She has an affair after marriage.
(d) She drops out of school.

11. Why does Roddy feel awkward at the club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because it is filled with women.
(b) Because it is too expensive for him.
(c) Because it is filled with students.
(d) Because it is empty.

12. What does Will say he did right before his aunt died in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Asked a question about death.
(b) Dropped pills into her food.
(c) Unplugged his uncle's heart monitor.
(d) Tripped and fell.

13. How many moths is Manion reported to have eaten?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 13.

14. When does Mike surprise Roddy with a visit to his office in "The Rest of It"?
(a) After Roddy's first lecture.
(b) After Roddy's final lecture.
(c) Before Roddy's final lecture.
(d) Before Roddy's first lecture.

15. Why does David Applelow let Zach spend the night in his apartment?
(a) To avoid a fight.
(b) To have company.
(c) To help Marnie.
(d) To make money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Suicide Room," how did the boy die in Casey's story?

2. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy do instead of visiting the lit star?

3. Who is Griffin with in the beginning of "The Suicide Room"?

4. With whom does Roddy smoke a cigarette at the club in "The Rest of It"?

5. How does Zach describe his older brother in "Futures"?

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