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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. Where are Will's friends while he walks around the dorm on a ledge in "The Suicide Room"?

2. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy's ex-wife advise Roddy to do?

3. What does David Applelow do when he doesn't hear back from Ms. Samuel after his first interview?

4. What does Roddy ask for at the end of "The Rest of It"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The stories in this collection are narrated by both first and third person narrators. Examine the use of both styles of narration. Why does the author use each when he does? What purpose does each style of narration have? What are the strengths and weaknesses of both styles in this collection?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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