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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. After leaving the final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does David Applelow discover about his apartment?

2. What does David Applelow realize about himself while dining at the Greek restaurant with Zach?

3. When the narrator of "The Suicide Room" looks to the future, what reason is given for Casey's downfall?

4. What makes David Applelow nervous about his job interview in "Futures"?

5. Why does Casey run away from kissing Griffin in "The Suicide Room"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Will threaten to kill himself in "The Suicide Room"?

3. In "The Suicide Room," what rumors are there about the dorm room of the girl who killed herself?

4. In "The Rest of It," what seems to dictate Roddy's decisions?

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

6. Why does David Applelow worry about his money in "Futures"?

7. What things does Mike tell Roddy about in "The Rest of It"?

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

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

10. What stories do the main characters tell in the beginning of "The Suicide Room"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two similar characters who act differently. How do their different actions change what seems to make them similar? How does this provide a message about free will in the collection?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is this collection realistic fiction? Define the genre and assess the collection to see if it fits. What other genres might be applicable to this collection? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the use of prose and descriptive passages in two of the stories in this collection. Consider the times the author uses lengthy and detailed passages vs. short, clipped ones. How does each style affect the story to which they belong? What might account for the variety in writing styles?

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