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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ailment is Pemberton's syrup supposed to cure in Chapter 1?
(a) Stomach aches.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Headaches.
(d) The flu.

2. How many feet longer is the actual Titanic than the fictional ship in "Futility"?
(a) Thirty- two and a half.
(b) Fifty- two and a half.
(c) Twenty-two and a half.
(d) Forty- two and a half.

3. Who names Dr. Joseph's invention in Chapter 34?
(a) Dr. Joseph.
(b) Lawmakers.
(c) It is unknown.
(d) Criminals.

4. After carbonated water is added to it, what soda does Pemberton's syrup eventually become?
(a) Pepsi.
(b) Coca-Cola.
(c) Dr. Pepper.
(d) Sprite.

5. How much does the neighbor offer to pay Harry for the horse in "Snow Man"?
(a) Twice what Harry paid.
(b) Three times what Harry paid.
(c) Half what Harry paid.
(d) Four times what Harry paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Queen Anne do when she learns of Cornbury's costly hobby?

2. How many people are interviewed for the book mentioned in Chapter 31?

3. What is named after the Navy pilot in Chapter 35?

4. Which President writes the letter that Edwin carries with him in Chapter 22?

5. Which description best describes the stories that Harvey reads on the air?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lesson is outlined in "Strong Man's Weakness"?

2. Which two events does Harvey discuss in "The Night Sin City Died"?

3. What dilemma do two brothers have in "All in the Family"?

4. How does Harvey describe the inspiration of a literary character in Chapter 13?

5. What is the invention of Dr. Joseph in Chapter 34, and what is its purpose?

6. What is the Lone Ranger's irony in "Who Was That Masked Man?"

7. Which technique does Harvey use in "Seer Samuel"?

8. How does an actress' past cause Harvey to include her story in Chapter 27?

9. What issue does Harvey explore in the historical setting of Chapter 28?

10. How does Giuseppe prove that he is definitely not a "Good For Nothing" in Chapter 29?

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