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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 nationality is the man that uncovers the unusual activity?

2. What happens to the loved one's body during the night?

3. What is the occupation of the woman?

4. Where does the story take place?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the plot in "A Story of Love."

7. What is the irony involved in "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed?"

8. 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?

9. Explain why the actions of the boy in "Have I Got a Chocolate Bar for You!" may seem odd to a bystander.

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

Bradbury tends to use the emotion of fear in many of his stories. Why? How does fear challenge a person? How does fear change the way a person acts and thinks? Do the aliens in the stories always play on a person's fear? Do people tend to make situations worse when they act through fear? Explain. Give specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write full and detailed character descriptions of five of Bradbury's main characters. Compare and contrast their personalities and how they react under pressure. How are they alike? What are the biggest differences?

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