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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. Where does the man go on his final vacation?
(a) Greece.
(b) Canada.
(c) British Isles.
(d) Mars.

2. What happens to the loved one's body during the night?
(a) Comes to life.
(b) Disappears.
(c) Disintegrates.
(d) Nothing.

3. What is the name of the protagonist in "The Utterly Perfect Murder?"
(a) Doug.
(b) Dan.
(c) Donny.
(d) Dickie.

4. What is the name of the woman in "The Illustrated Woman?"
(a) Emma.
(b) Janice.
(c) Carrie.
(d) Andrea.

5. What is the profession of the men?
(a) Firefighters.
(b) Ambulance drivers.
(c) Garbage men.
(d) Lawyers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the woman?

2. How old is the object of the boy's affection?

3. The practice originated in which country?

4. What is the name of the character that suffers from dual personalities?

5. What is the name of the old woman that befriends the three complaining men?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Joseph resentful toward Marie in "Interval in Sunlight?"

2. In "Tyrannosaurus Rex" a movie producer hires a modeler to create a stop-motion dinosaur. What is the unusual outcome of the project?

3. What is the reaction of the people when a girl talks about a woman being buried alive in "The Screaming Woman?"

4. Tell the story of Margot in "All Summer in a Day."

5. In "The Terrible Conflagration up at the Place" a group of people decide to burn the lord's home as a sign of political protest. Why is the plan to burn the lord's home discarded?

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

7. 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?

8. Discuss the life span of the characters in "Frost and Fire" and why it is unusual.

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

10. In "The October Game" what is the relationship between Mich and Louise Wilder? What Actions does Mich take to hurt his wife?

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