View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event takes place during the story?
(a) Veteran's Day.
(b) Winter solstice.
(c) Birthday.
(d) Halloween.

2. What word best describes the inner core of the ancient alien?
(a) Wise.
(b) Perky.
(c) Malevolent.
(d) Apathetic.

3. Where does the story take place?
(a) Earth.
(b) Mars.
(c) Venus.
(d) Mercury.

4. Where does the woman work?
(a) Carnival.
(b) Convenience store.
(c) Art studio.
(d) Grocery store.

5. What is the name of the character that suffers from dual personalities?
(a) Finck.
(b) Freeleigh.
(c) Fabio.
(d) Fabian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does an aqueduct typically carry?

2. What is the name of the young girl with memories of the sun?

3. What is the name of the woman in "The Illustrated Woman?"

4. What nationality is the man that uncovers the unusual activity?

5. What is the name of the inventor in "The Happiness Machine?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about the parrot in "The Parrot Who Met Papa?" What happens to the parrot?

2. Discuss the unusual personality disorder of Fabian in "And So Died Riabouchinska." How does the disorder affect the story?

3. How does the wife attempt to help her husband in "The Women?"

4. What is the main issue facing Carrie in "The Strawberry Window?" What is the resolution?

5. In "The Day It Rained Forever" three friends complain at the severe heat while waiting for a specific event to occur. What is the event? When is it due to occur?

6. In "The Best of All Possible Worlds," two men meet on a commuter train.

7. "Night Call, Collect" tells the story of which character? What is the character's problem?

8. In "The Better Part of Wisdom" what does the grandfather decide to do when he learns he is on death's door?

9. Discuss the plot of n "The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit." Who is involved? What do the people learn?

10. Discuss the bizarre inscriptions discussed in "The Inspired Chicken Motel" and how they affect a family.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 684 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample