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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 year is it when the historic double date that is described in Chapter 28 takes place?

2. What is the name of the ocean liner in Morgan Robertson's book, "Futility"?

3. As Harvey reveals in Chapter 29, what sport does DiMaggio try before baseball?

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

5. What exported product are the Mennonites growing in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What irony do the Mennonites enjoy in "The Truth of Grain"?

3. What is the irony in Chapter 7?

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

5. Why does Edwin carry "The Letter" with him in Chapter 22?

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

7. Why is Edzard's painting puzzling to people in Chapter 36?

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

9. How does Dr. Pemberton inadvertently discover a popular soft drink formula?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the ironic and unexpected results of good intentions in Chapter 34 and 35, including Dr. Joseph's confusing efforts to invent a less painful way of execution and Artful Eddie's influence in his son's eventual recognition.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the lessons that Harvey depicts in the lives of General George Patton and Henry Kissinger in Chapter 21 and Chapter 23. Use examples from both stories to explain the underlying theme that Harvey is delivering and what the reader should learn from them.

Essay Topic 3

Paul Harvey has a very distinct style in writing the stories for the book.

1) Describe Harvey's writing style and the way it reflects his radio broadcasts.

2) Explain how Harvey builds the anticipation in the stories and maintains the reader's interest.

3) Analyze how Harvey uses the names of the subjects throughout the book in order to enhance the effect of the stories and his writing style.

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