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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the older lighthouse keeper in "The Fog Horn?"
2. In "The Off Season" what is the name of the couple that opens a store?
3. What ailment strikes down one of the two men?
4. What is Miss Haight's profession?
5. Which pet plays a lead role in the story?
Short Essay Questions
1. The birth of a child is usually a joyous thing. What goes wrong with the Leiber baby in "The Small Assassin?"
2. Explain Walter Gripp's situation in "The Silent Towns." What has upset Walter? What does he do about it? What is the outcome?
3. "Hail and Farewell" tells the story of William, a twelve-year old boy who does not age. Discuss William's unique situation and his solution to the problem of where to live.
4. Explain the situation that plagues Timothy Elliot in "Homecoming." Why does Timothy feel like an outcast?
5. What are the marital issues for Smith and Braling in "Marionettes, Inc.?" What is the solution chosen by the two men?
6. What happens to Uncle Einar as he returns to from the Elliot family reunion? How does the event change Einar's life?
7. What year is home to William and Susan Travis? What year do they choose to travel to in an attempt to escape war? Where do they go?
8. What happens to Hollis during his free fall in space? How does the story end for Hollis?
9. In "There Will Come Soft Rains" a metropolitan area has been destroyed. What happened to the area? What is left behind?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Children are routinely portrayed as innocents. Unfortunately, that also means that children in many of the stories are discounted or disbelieved, particularly if the stories they tell are fantastic. Some examples include "Homecoming," "The Screaming Woman," and "Black Ferris." Discuss Bradbury's use of children in his stories, why they are important, and how the characters add a new dimension to the other characters as well as the plots.
Essay Topic 2
Write a detailed biography of Ray Bradbury. Include his personal and professional lives, his stories, movies, and theater pieces. Also discuss Bradbury's affiliations and inspirations, as well as those he has inspired.
Essay Topic 3
One theme in the book is the old adage "Be careful what you wish for." This can be seen in "Silent Towns" and "Marionettes, Inc." in addition to others. Discuss how this choice of theme is a popular one and how Bradbury uses it to relate to his audience. Also give examples of things you wished for, received, and regretted.
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