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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the narrator have a dream in "The Last Night of the World"?
(a) Last night.
(b) 3 nights ago.
(c) 2 nights ago.
(d) 4 nights ago.

2. When Captain Hart wants proof that the mayor's son was healed, what is he shown?
(a) An oil portrait.
(b) A video.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A black and white print.

3. What crop is growing in the tilled mountain fields?
(a) Maize.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Corn.
(d) Tobacco.

4. What is the driver wearing in the last car that goes past Hernando on the highway?
(a) Yellow sweater.
(b) Leather jacket.
(c) Denim jacket.
(d) Navy sweater.

5. In "The Last Night of the World", what time do the girls go to bed?
(a) 7:30 p.m.
(b) 6:00 p.m.
(c) 9:00 p.m.
(d) 8:30 p.m.

6. Who does Captain Hart believe is behind the so-called miracles?
(a) Wyatt.
(b) Burton.
(c) Ashton.
(d) Caulkins.

7. Who tells the Captain not to pull rank?
(a) Lespere.
(b) Hollis.
(c) Applegate.
(d) Stone.

8. What does Lydia think she hears in the nursery?
(a) Bird song.
(b) Children laughing.
(c) A scream.
(d) Lions roaring.

9. Where is George planning to take his family for a vacation?
(a) Idaho.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Indiana.

10. Where did the whites hang Willie's father?
(a) Knockwood Hill.
(b) Brynson Hill.
(c) Blue Ridge Hill.
(d) Whitlach Hill.

11. What time does Captain Hart walk into the city accompanied by Lieutenant Martin and an assistant?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) 3 p.m.
(c) 1 p.m.
(d) Noon.

12. Where are the cars heading on the highway?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) North.

13. What is the boat stored in when the men leave the Venusian body of water?
(a) A plastic sack.
(b) Cigarette packet.
(c) A waterproof pouch.
(d) A stuff sack.

14. What holiday is Father Peregrine dreaming of as he thinks of his upcoming journey to Mars?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) 4th of July.
(d) Easter.

15. Where are two girls playing in "The Last Night of the World"?
(a) In their bedroom.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) On the parlor rug.
(d) In the living room.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state was Father Peregrine's grandfather's home where they would light fire balloons?

2. How long does the Illustrated Man usually keep a job?

3. At the beginning of "Rocket Man", what time does the boy go to bed?

4. When did the women dream in "The Last Night of the World"?

5. Where do the officers of the rocket ship eat supper?

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