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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. Besides being a cook, what other job does Harlan do at the small restaurant in Chapter 54?

2. How long before Charles Chamberlain's flight does Slim Lindbergh make his flight?

3. When is Shepard bedridden with arthritis in Chapter 51?

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

5. What year is the code that Harvey explains in Chapter 69 written?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony of a detective's last case in Chapter 48?

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

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

4. What is the reason that "The Producer" cannot appreciate Rachmaninoff's talent in Chapter 71?

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

6. Which technique does Harvey use in "Escape" to conceal the identity of the story's subject?

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

8. How does one man's retirement lead to the development of a national chain of restaurants in "Better Late Than Never"?

9. What is the importance of "The Kiss" in Chapter 53?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the surprise endings of The Rest of the Story by analyzing the techniques that Harvey uses in three different stories that feature an unexpected twist at their conclusion. Be sure to also include why those specific techniques were chosen by Harvey and the settings where they are the most effective.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Harvey chooses to address two controversial issues in Chapter 69 and 72.

1) Describe the story about feminism and the use of dates to support the surprise ending of Chapter 69.

2) Explain the relevance of James' story in Chapter 72 as it relates to women in the military.

3) Analyze the different approaches that Harvey uses with both stories and his reasons for them.

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