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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The End of the Whole Mess," where do the brothers disperse a chemical to the population?
(a) The water supply.
(b) A volcano.
(c) A mall.
(d) On the street.

2. How does Robinson's wife die?
(a) She is blown up in her car.
(b) She is gunned down.
(c) She has a heart attack.
(d) She is stabbed.

3. What is the name of Howard's younger brother?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Dolan.
(c) Forney.
(d) Robinson.

4. How does Dolan die?
(a) Dolan has a heart attack.
(b) Dolan is blown up in a car.
(c) Dolan is buried alive in his backyard.
(d) Dolan is buried alive in his car.

5. How long does it take Robinson to formulate and execute a plan?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Sheridan at the end of "Popsy"?

2. In "The End of the Whole Mess," which town is found to have never had any violence?

3. What does Scooter suffer from?

4. What is unusual about the policemen's observation of the bathroom in "The Moving Finger"?

5. What adjective best describes Howard's younger brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Robinson obsessed with and why?

2. Describe Joe Newall's wife in "It Grows On You."

3. Describe the finger in "The Moving Finger" and who sees it.

4. Describe the scene of the bathroom when policemen arrive in "The Moving Finger."

5. In "The End of the Whole Mess," how does Bobby's plan go awry?

6. Describe the character of Miss Sidley.

7. How do the teeth in "Chattery Teeth" show loyalty to Bill Hogan?

8. Describe Peter Jefferies from "Dedication."

9. How do John Tell and Paul Jannings become friends in "Sneakers"?

10. How does Howard try to get rid of the finger in "The Moving Finger"?

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