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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. Where does Clark stop against Mary's wishes?

2. What does Clivey's grandfather give him?

3. What happens at the end of "Home Delivery"?

4. What happens to the house in "The House on Maple Street"?

5. How old is Farnham in "Crouch End"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lew in "The House on Maple Street."

2. What happens to Doris at the end of "Crouch End"?

3. How do the Bradbury children feel about their stepfather in "The House on Maple Street"?

4. What are the three kinds of time, according to George in "My Pretty Pony"?

5. Describe Pearson in "The Ten O'Clock People."

6. Describe Clivey in "My Pretty Pony."

7. In "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band," how do Clark and Mary Willingham end up in Rock and Roll Heaven?

8. Describe a 'batman' from "The Ten O'Clock People."

9. Why is Doris Freeman in England in "Crouch End"?

10. What happened to Lonnie Freeman in "Crouch End"?

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

A choice is made in "The Doctor's Case" that may not be the most ethical. What was Watson's decision at the end of the case? Why does Watson make this decision regarding the Hull case, and why do Holmes and Lestrade agree? Is it ethical to let the murderers go, despite Hull's actions? Why or why not? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"The End of the Whole Mess" is narrated by Howard Fornoy who has a younger brother who differs from him intellectually. Compare and contrast the characters of Howard and Bobby. What kind of relationship do they have? How does Howard treat Bobby, and how does Bobby view Howard despite their differences? Remember to answer each question with examples from the story.

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