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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. The new resident is unusual. The boy learns that the man is a/n _____________.
(a) Ghost.
(b) Vampire.
(c) Alien.
(d) Serial killer.

2. "The Million-Year Picnic" an Earth family from Earth to avoid which of the following:
(a) Fire.
(b) Global war.
(c) Starvation.
(d) End of the world.

3. What is the name of the structure used for shelter?
(a) Inert chamber.
(b) Moon hut.
(c) Gravity cave.
(d) Sun dome.

4. What part of the explorers' bodies is removed?
(a) Brain.
(b) Heart.
(c) Head.
(d) Liver.

5. How old is the man's young son?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which medical instrument does the doctor carry in the final scene of "The Small Assassin?"

2. Who do the couple wait for at their store?

3. The fog horn sometimes summons what type of creature?

4. What is the term used for the lifelike androids?

5. What is the name of the family's psychologist?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story "Invisible Boy" how does the woman attempt to get Charlie to stay with her instead of going home? How does the woman do it?

2. What is the main issue with Mr. Harris, the protagonist in "Skeleton?"

3. What is the problem with the new resident in "The Man Upstairs?" How is the problem resolved?

4. Explain the situation that plagues Timothy Elliot in "Homecoming." Why does Timothy feel like an outcast?

5. What becomes of Richard because of his jealousy?

6. What are the marital issues for Smith and Braling in "Marionettes, Inc.?" What is the solution chosen by the two men?

7. What happens to Hollis during his free fall in space? How does the story end for Hollis?

8. "The Big Black and White Game" tells a story about a segregated baseball game. Describe the players on each team.

9. Describe the plot of the story "The Fog Horn."

10. In "The Last Night of the World" several people have the same dream. What is the dream and what is the combined reaction of the people?

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