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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. Who technically saved Tarkanian?

2. What color suit does the young black man wear in the beginning of "The Ten O'Clock People"?

3. What is the young black man's name in "The Ten O'Clock People"?

4. When does it begin to rain in "Rainy Season"?

5. Where was Jagger in "The Fifth Quarter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Clivey in "My Pretty Pony."

2. How do the children get rid of their stepfather in "The House on Maple Street"?

3. Describe Sissy in "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band."

4. Why is Mary Willingham jumpy about the town in "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band"?

5. How does Katie react to the phone call she receives while Bill looks for a blank videotape in "Sorry, Right Number"?

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

7. What did Barney tell Jerry Tarkanian in "The Fifth Quarter"?

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

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

10. What are the Grahams warned about in "Rainy Season," and how did they react to that warning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Desperation is a theme that drives the story called "Popsy." How does Sheridan find himself in trouble, causing his desperation? How does the theme of desperation run in the story? What is the result of Sheridan's desperate actions? Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

Essay Topic 3

"It Grows on You" is a story about Joe Newall and a house he buys in Castle Rock. How does Joe Newall transform throughout the story? How does his house reflect his greediness? Compare the house to Joe Newall. Remember to answer each question with evidence from the story.

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