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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. In "Miss Temptation," what does Fuller want to speak against at divinity school?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Temptation.
(d) Women's rights.

2. In "More Stately Mansions," what does Grace talk to her new neighbors about when she first meets them?
(a) Decorating.
(b) Working.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Sewing.

3. What is the mental handicap in "Harrison Bergeron?"
(a) Temporary blindness.
(b) Free cable.
(c) Difficulty speaking.
(d) A buzzing in the ear.

4. How is Barnstable described?
(a) As a place dedicated to the future.
(b) As a place without tourist attractions.
(c) As a place open to change.
(d) As a place that draws visitors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where I Live," what does the salesman sell?

2. What does Catharine feel when she watches Newt sleeping?

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

4. When does Helene refuse to let go of Harry's hand?

5. What does Foster do at the restaurant he claims to work at in "The Foster Portfolio?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sousa and Heinz talk about in the hospital?

2. Why do humans who have not left their bodies think their way of life is better?

3. Why does the salesman go home in "Where I Live?"

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

5. In "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog," how does the stranger react to Harold's life story?

6. What story does the stranger tell Harold?

7. What does Harrison Bergeron do when he is on television?

8. In "Adam," why is Heinz disappointed when he goes home after his wife gave birth?

9. How does George blame himself for his problems in "More Stately Mansions?"

10. Why does the professor speak against Euphios in "The Euphio Question?"

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