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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the stranger say gave him a useful stock tip?
(a) Thomas Edison.
(b) His dad.
(c) Harold.
(d) Sparky.

2. In the stranger's story in "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog," what does Edison say to Sparky?
(a) He yells at him to hurry up.
(b) He tries to convince him to sit.
(c) He accuses him of holding out.
(d) He hugs him and calls him a good dog.

3. What happens when the DJ delivers Paul's message?
(a) He hears a loud slap.
(b) He hears three gun shots.
(c) He hears laughter.
(d) He hears nothing.

4. Where is Barnstable close to?
(a) Boston.
(b) Newport Beach.
(c) New York City.
(d) Cape Cod.

5. What do the narrator and Anne give Grace and George?
(a) An ottoman.
(b) A box of cookies.
(c) A filing cabinet.
(d) A coffee table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Newt do to make Catharine hug him at the end of "Long Walk to Forever?"

2. What handicaps does Hazel wear?

3. What was one of the biggest changes to occur in Barnstable?

4. What are the Bergerons watching on television?

5. How does Alma describe Foster's grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alma describe Foster's childhood to the investor in "The Foster Portfolio?"

2. What decision does Susanna make at the end of "Miss Temptation?"

3. What happens during tests of the Euphio?

4. Why does David look for a job at the Works in "Deer in the Works?"

5. What happens when Joe leaves the orphanage in "D.P.?"

6. In "The Manned Missiles," what happens to Stepan and Bud?

7. What revelation does Nancy have in "Welcome to the Monkey House?"

8. How does Grace react to her home when she returns from the hospital in "More Stately Mansions?"

9. What happens after the opening of the play in "Who Am I This TIme?"

10. What happens at the diner the night after George finds Jim in the school?

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