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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. In "The Off Season" what is the name of the couple that opens a store?
(a) Sam and Elma.
(b) Walter and Ceci.
(c) Richard and Genevieve.
(d) Timothy and Einar.

2. What time of day is significant to the women in "Embroidery?"
(a) 5:00 PM
(b) 8:00 PM
(c) 7:00 AM
(d) 10:00 AM

3. Which medical instrument does the doctor carry in the final scene of "The Small Assassin?"
(a) Scalpel.
(b) Blood pressure cuff.
(c) Tongue depresser.
(d) Stethoscope.

4. What is the name of the protagonist's brother?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Skipper.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Scooter.

5. What is the name of the boy in "The Invisible Boy?"
(a) Joey.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Bruce.
(d) Mikey.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the objects is shaped like which fruit?

2. What is the name of the boy's hometown?

3. What did the Martians use to trick the Earthlings?

4. In "The Crowd" Spallner is involved in what kind of accident?

5. Where is the Captain captured by the Martians?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

5. Describe the main plot of "The Coffin."

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

7. What is the cause of family tension in the story "The Rocket Man?"

8. In "A Sound of Thunder" several people take a trip. Who goes on the trip? What is the purpose of the trip? What negative occurrence happens during the trip?

9. Who presents a solution to Harris? What is the solution? Does Harris take the advice?

10. What happens to Uncle Einar as he returns to from the Elliot family reunion? How does the event change Einar's life?

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