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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 topic is addressed in the strange inscription?
2. In "McGillahee's Brat" the main character has not aged in how many years?
3. What is the name of the building?
4. The practice originated in which country?
5. Where was the man's body found?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What unusual fact about a victim is discovered by the ambulance drivers in "Long After Midnight?"
3. What is the story of the main character in "The Illustrated Woman?"
4. Discuss the plot of n "The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit." Who is involved? What do the people learn?
5. Explain the difference between the two men at the beach in "The Shoreline at Sunset."
6. What is the irony involved in "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed?"
7. What is the main issue facing Carrie in "The Strawberry Window?" What is the resolution?
8. In "The Best of All Possible Worlds," two men meet on a commuter train.
9. Discuss the bizarre inscriptions discussed in "The Inspired Chicken Motel" and how they affect a family.
10. Tell the story of Margot in "All Summer in a Day."
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It is clear that Bradbury is fascinated by death and corpses. Discuss why you think Bradbury has this fascination and how it is most often used in the stories? Are there metaphors in any other stories that also represent death? Is Bradbury more fascinated with the actual dying or the after life? Why do you think the Screaming Woman was permitted to survive? What other examples can you cite regarding this topic?
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
What is Bradbury's fascination with aliens including Martians and Venusians along with the planets themselves? Consider the time period in which each alien story was written. Compare and contrast the aliens from the stories with aliens seen most often in today's popular culture.
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