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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 the name of Howard's younger brother?

2. What is wrong with Joe's child?

3. Who makes up the author's suite in "Dedication"?

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

5. Where does the noise come from when the police are in the bathroom in "The Moving Finger"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Peter Jefferies from "Dedication."

2. How does the father of Martha's child change in her eyes in "Dedication"?

3. In "Night Flier," whom does the reporter find responsible for the series of murders, and where does he find him?

4. Describe the character of Miss Sidley.

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

6. What is Robinson obsessed with and why?

7. In "It Grows On You," how does Joe Newall die, and what are some possible reasons why?

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

9. In "The End of the Whole Mess," what is Bobby's plan to save the world?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Home Delivery," a town goes through a lot when it is invaded by zombies. How does the town unite to save the community from zombies? What would have happened had they not all united to fight the zombies? Describe some of the hardships that the citizens endure. Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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