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

2. Why does David Applelow think admitting he doesn't believe in astrology will help him get the job in "Futures"?

3. In "Futures," who does David Applelow have a beer with in Marnie Kastopolis' apartment?

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

5. Why does Roddy visit a club in "The Rest of It"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Rest of It," where does Roddy live?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze how success is defined in this collection of stories. Compare and contrast the definitions of success in a few of the stories. How are these definitions made? Who ends up being successful and why? What overall theme of success is developed when you consider the collection as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the use of dialogue in these stories to develop the plot, characters and themes. In what ways is the use of dialogue strong? In what ways is it weak? How does the author's style of dialogue affect the reader's understanding of the story and themes?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters harbor secret desires in this collection. Compare and contrast at least two stories that focus on secret desires. How are they similar? How are they different? What lesson does the author create about secret desires through these stories?

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