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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. What is Howard's occupation?

2. Where is Martha's workplace located?

3. What is the name of Howard's younger brother?

4. How many slipped discs does Robinson suffer from while executing his plan?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Robinson obsessed with and why?

2. Describe the property that Newall buys and what his plans are in "It Grows On You."

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

4. Describe Paul Jannings.

5. What do the hitchhiker's actions reveal in "Chattery Teeth"?

6. Why does John Tell run away?

7. Describe Peter Jefferies from "Dedication."

8. What is the story behind the sneakers in "Sneakers"?

9. What similarities are there between Martha's son and Peter Jefferies in "Dedication"?

10. What change does Miss Sidley see in her students, and what does she eventually do about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greed is a theme that runs throughout "The Fifth Quarter." How is greed reflected throughout the story by different characters? How does greed endanger the lives of the characters in this story? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 2

In the horror story, "The Moving Finger," the story relies heavily on suspense building up to a climax. What is the climax of the story, and what does it demonstrate? How does it emphasize Howard's state of mind? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 3

The different traits of the characters introduced in "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band" are revealed throughout the story, giving the reader a better idea of what the characters are like. How do Clark's actions characterize him? How do Mary's actions characterize her? How do the celebrities' actions characterize them? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

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