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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. Whose letters does Roddy read in "The Rest of It"?

2. In "The Suicide Room," what does Griffin blame his grandfather's death on?

3. How does Roddy feel when he returns to work on Monday in "The Rest of It"?

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

5. How wide is the ledge Will walks on in "The Suicide Room"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is David irritated with Zach when they go to apply for jobs in "Futures"?

2. How do Griffin and his friends get inside the dorm room of the girl who killed herself in "The Suicide Room"?

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

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

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

6. What does David learn about the job he is interviewing for in "Futures"?

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

8. Which two stories told by the characters of "The Suicide Room" seem least probable, and why?

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

10. What does Marnie tell David in "Futures" when she gives him her key?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Morality is a major theme in many of these stories. Examine how the characters develop, display and grapple with morality. Compare and contrast the differences in moral values and explore the overall message about morality when you look at the book as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the collection as a whole. Is there an overall theme that runs through each story? Define and analyze this theme. What does the author convey about this theme after reading every story?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze family as a reoccurring topic and theme in this collection. What role does family play in the individual stories? What is the commentary presented about this topic?

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