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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. How old is Pierce's son at the time of the train accident in Chapter 56?

2. What type of guide is Jack at the end of the story in Chapter 40?

3. How far does Hiram drag the policeman in Chapter 45?

4. How does the researcher describe the women who write the code in Chapter 69?

5. How long does James manage to keep the secret from people in Chapter 71?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does reality mirror fiction in Chapter 49?

2. What are some of the interesting facts about Kris Kristofferson in "Establishment Boy"?

3. How is the song of the enemy used as a motivational anthem by Americans in Chapter 62?

4. What legend is explained in "Pelorus Jack"?

5. How does Doc Holliday earn his reputation in Chapter 59?

6. How does Harvey use two different time periods as the element of surprise in "The Code of Love"?

7. How is it possible that William is a governor, a terrorist, and a prisoner within four years in Chapter 65?

8. What are the circumstances that cause a pilot to design an important medical advancement in "An Affair of the Heart"?

9. What is the unlikely route that an actor takes to achieve success on the big screen in Chapter 52?

10. Which president has a penchant for speed in "Drag-Strip Simpson," and how does Harvey document his hobby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harvey points out the reasons behind some of the most interesting topics in his stories. Think of three examples of stories that explain a previously unknown reason for something. Analyze the methods that Harvey uses to accomplish this in the different settings.

Essay Topic 2

In "The Rest of the Story," Harvey proves that fortune can come from the most unlikely places. Compare and contrast the styles and techniques of the four different stories that feature wealth, charity, a theme of rags to riches, and/or inheritance.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how people's lives can be different than their reputations might indicate by using examples from Chapters 41 and 43. Specifically, provide a comparison between Bram Stoker's known mannerisms and his unknown frustrations, how they are discovered, and their role in his book. Also, describe Queen Victoria's disturbing hobby in Chapter 43 along with the way it is exposed.

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