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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. When David Applelow goes to his final interview with Ms. Samuel, how many other people are also waiting to be interviewed?
2. In "The Suicide Room," what floor do Griffin and his friends visit to see the site of a suicide?
3. How does David Appelow know Marnie Kastopolis?
4. How does David Applelow feel after his second interview with Ms. Samuel?
5. At the beginning of "The Rest of It," what does Mike tell Roddy he once did on a boat?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Griffin and his friends get inside the dorm room of the girl who killed herself in "The Suicide Room"?
2. In "The Rest of It," where does Roddy live?
3. Why does David Applelow worry about his money in "Futures"?
4. What happens when Will walks along the ledge of the dorm building in "The Suicide Room"?
5. In "The Suicide Room," what rumors are there about the dorm room of the girl who killed herself?
6. How does David's second interview with Ms. Samuel vary from his first?
7. Why is David irritated with Zach when they go to apply for jobs in "Futures"?
8. When David and Zach first have a conversation in "Futures," what do they discuss?
9. What does Marnie tell David in "Futures" when she gives him her key?
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
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
Most of the stories in this collection are centered on male characters and male concerns. How does this focus affect the definitions of gender within the text? What role/roles is/are assigned to women? What commentary on gender appears throughout this collection?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the author's use of symbolism throughout this collection. Possibilities to consider are: the basement, money, cars, the plane, colors and clothing.
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