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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 event takes place during the story?
2. The man wants to correct wrongs that were cast upon him when he was ______ years old.
3. In the end, the man does not murder his adversary, _____ has done the job for him.
4. What is the name of the building?
5. "Have I Got a Chocolate Bar for You!" deals with a boy that practices which religion?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What is the main issue facing Carrie in "The Strawberry Window?" What is the resolution?
3. In "Tyrannosaurus Rex" a movie producer hires a modeler to create a stop-motion dinosaur. What is the unusual outcome of the project?
4. How does the wife attempt to help her husband in "The Women?"
5. Discuss the life span of the characters in "Frost and Fire" and why it is unusual.
6. Describe the plot in "A Story of Love."
7. Who uses "The Black Ferris" as a means of manipulation? How and why is this feat enacted?
8. "Night Call, Collect" tells the story of which character? What is the character's problem?
9. Describe the plot used in "Fever Dream."
10. In the story "The Aqueduct" how does a third party benefit from a war between two other nations?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Exploitation is another popular theme in Bradbury's work. List at least three examples of exploitation in the stories. Explain in detail the purpose, method, and execution of each story. How many different types of exploitation are used? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Some of Bradbury's characters end up in strange worlds or alternate realities, suggesting the existence of a parallel universe. What are your thoughts on a parallel universe? Do you think one can exist? Can there be more than one? If so, are certain intersections or events predestined or does free will rule over all? What do you think might be happening in your parallel universe right now?
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