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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 Suicide Room," how did the boy die in Casey's story?

2. Why does David Applelow want to impress Ms. Samuel when he first meets her?

3. In "The Suicide Room," what does Will do to empty the dorm building so he and his friends can visit the site of a suicide?

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

5. What does Griffin think when he sees Will walk past the window at the end of "The Suicide Room"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does David Applelow react to his first interview with Ms. Samuel in "Futures"?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Compare and contrast the differing roles the author constructs for adults and teenagers/children in these stories. Consider how they interact with each other as well as themselves. What message is conveyed about age groups?

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