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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 kills Nathan's dog in "Children of the Son"?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Jubal.
(c) Henry.
(d) Lance.
2. Who did Lon used to work for?
(a) Mr. Bridges.
(b) Mr. Vance.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Ms. Henley.
3. What does Carl work in in "The Distributors"?
(a) Law.
(b) Construction.
(c) Landscaping.
(d) Libraries.
4. What does Johnny B remember about when Ukie died?
(a) His blood ran all over the ground and dried under the porch.
(b) He does not remember Ukie's death.
(c) The police questioned everyone about the death thoroughly.
(d) There was a crowd cheering the killing.
5. Who does Tyros meet in the largest city he moves through?
(a) An author.
(b) His best friend from school.
(c) A prophet.
(d) A man in the river.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who gets hired by the corporation in "The Distributors"?
2. In "The Lake," what does the narrator watch for before he goes over the fence?
3. Who is the pastor in "Thrust Counter Thrust"?
4. What kind of hours do Smithy and Tito work?
5. Who is the protagonist of "Harlem"?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "Rope of Wind," why is Johnny B afraid of the men who stop him in the beginning?
2. In "Rope of Wind," why do the white men kill Mr. Westland?
3. What do both the devil and God want to consult repeatedly in the story "Devil Bird"?
4. In "Harlem," what part does Harold take in the protests?
5. In "Thrust Counter Thrust," how does Saul feel about Lon's death in Korea?
6. In "Thrust Counter Thrust," how does Saul lose his eye?
7. What does the machine in "The Distributors" appear to do to people?
8. What does Carl think is strange about the interview process in "The Distributors"?
9. In "The Man Who Could See Through Fog," what is the intent of the smoker machine?
10. In "The University of Man," why does Tyros take his journey?
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