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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 is Polly in "Sorry, Right Number"?

2. What occupation does the stepfather in "The House on Maple Street" hold?

3. Who does the cook in "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band" resemble?

4. What best describes Maddie Pace?

5. Who does Katie receive a phone call from at the end of "Sorry, Right Number"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of struggle do the policemen in "Crouch End" experience?

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

3. How does "The Fifth Quarter" end?

4. What is Katie's life like when she receives the second phone call in "Sorry, Right Number," and how does she react?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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