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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. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike tell Roddy lived on the island with the rich woman?

2. Why is David disappointed after his final interview with Ms. Samuel?

3. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike say his cousin killed?

4. In "The Suicide Room," why is Manion competing with Will?

5. Why does Roddy stay late at work in "The Rest of It"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David's second interview with Ms. Samuel vary from his first?

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

3. What does Roddy do when his co-worker is in Ireland in "The Rest of It"?

4. How do Griffin and his friends react to being inside the dorm room of the girl who killed herself in "The Suicide Room"?

5. How do the main characters of "The Suicide Room" know each other?

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

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

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

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

10. What does David learn about Zach when he takes him out to lunch in "Futures"?

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

Analyze the author's use of symbolism throughout this collection. Possibilities to consider are: the basement, money, cars, the plane, colors and clothing.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the characters in this collection of stories are opposites of one another. Analyze the use of opposite characters within a story or stories. How do they develop the plot? How do they develop the themes?

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