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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 type of pet is kept by the boy?
2. Where do the astronauts land in "The Long Rain?"
3. What is the name of the protagonist's brother?
4. What relation of the wife's dies during the story?
5. Where is the Captain captured by the Martians?
Short Essay Questions
1. "The Veldt" tells a story about the Hadley family. What unusual thing has the family done to their house? What part of the house proves to be the most significant?
2. What happens to Hollis during his free fall in space? How does the story end for Hollis?
3. In "The Murderer" Albert Brock is under psychiatric care. Why is Brock under observation? What is the problem with Brock?
4. What is the problem with the new resident in "The Man Upstairs?" How is the problem resolved?
5. In "Mars Is Heaven" one of the characters is suspicious of the happenings in an Earth-like village. Who is the character and what causes the character to be distracted?
6. Describe the plot of the story "The Fog Horn."
7. What is the cause of family tension in the story "The Rocket Man?"
8. Who presents a solution to Harris? What is the solution? Does Harris take the advice?
9. Describe the situation of the main character in "The Emissary."
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It is common for groups of people to stick together, particularly if they feel threatened by outsiders. As a result, many act out due to mob mentality. Examine the concept of mob mentality. What is mob mentality? Is it positive or negative? How did mob mentality play a role in the story? Have you ever experienced mob mentality? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Make a comparison of the stories contained within the book to the productions in the Ray Bradbury Theater as well as full length feature films. Do the films and plays live up to Bradbury's writing and visions. Explain similarities, differences, and explain your preferences.
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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