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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. Why is Griffin's story about dying different from his friends' in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Griffin's story is true.
(b) Griffin doesn't cry when he tells it.
(c) Griffin cries when he tells it.
(d) Griffin's story is fake.

2. In "The Rest of It," who does Roddy think would like his house?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His students.
(d) No one.

3. In "Futures," why is David Applelow unemployed?
(a) He was fired.
(b) He isn't unemployed.
(c) His employer went out of business.
(d) He quit his job.

4. Where are Will's friends while he walks around the dorm on a ledge in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) On the fire escape.
(b) Standing on the ground below.
(c) Inside the building.
(d) Watching from the room.

5. What does Mike claimed happened to all the animals on the rich woman's island in "The Rest of It"?
(a) They died of starvation.
(b) They were eaten by the rich woman.
(c) They were eaten by the rich woman's dog.
(d) They were hunted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Marnie Kastopolis give David Appelow a key to her apartment?

3. What does Will say he did right before his aunt died in "The Suicide Room"?

4. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife after learning about Mike's cousin in "The Rest of It"?

5. Who suggests that Mike should write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife in "The Rest of It"?

2. In "Futures," why does David Applelow respond to the ad in the newspaper?

3. What happens when Will walks along the ledge of the dorm building in "The Suicide Room"?

4. When David and Zach first have a conversation in "Futures," what do they discuss?

5. In "Futures," what happens when Marnie and Zach argue in the hallway?

6. In "The Rest of It," how does Roddy know Mike?

7. In "The Rest of It," why does Roddy enjoy talking to Mike?

8. How does Roddy feel about suggesting that Mike should write a book in "The Rest of It"?

9. How does Roddy react to speaking with his ex-wife in "The Rest of It"?

10. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy do instead of go home after work?

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