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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 does William choose to do to slow down the ship?
(a) Distract the captain.
(b) Pretend to see an iceberg.
(c) Jump overboard.
(d) Weight down the engine.

2. What is William's last name?
(a) Brookstead.
(b) Boitbol.
(c) Baker.
(d) Bolling.

3. How old is Mike's daughter?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

4. What does Mrs. Maloney do just after killing her husband?
(a) Goes shopping.
(b) Visits a church.
(c) Calls the police.
(d) Goes for a walk.

5. What is Scott's occupation in "The Sound Machine?"
(a) Inventor.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Patent Officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Galloping Foxley," what does Perkins like so much about his commute?

2. What does Richard want to win in his bet with Mike?

3. What was on the face of the man whom Edward's wife believes is reincarnated as a cat?

4. How long has it been since Perkins has seen Foxley when he appears on the train platform?

5. How did Drioli used to make a lot of money from sailors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mike and his daughter respond to the news that Richard cheated in the bet?

2. In "The Way Up to Heaven," what does Mrs. Foster realize when she returns from her trip to France?

3. What did the stranger offer Drioli in exchange for a chance to see the painting on his back often?

4. How did Drioli respond to the advances Soutine made on his wife in "Skin?"

5. What does Perkins say he loves about his commute?

6. What bet did the South American man make with the sailor in "Man From the South?"

7. How did Mike cheat in the bet, and how was this discovered?

8. Why and how does Mary kill her husband in "Lamb to the Slaughter?"

9. Why does Mr. Boggis do much of his business in the country in "Parson's Pleasure?"

10. How does Stuffy learn about the method Madame Rosette uses to get girl to work for her on a long term basis?

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