Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

James Thomas (professor)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. The woman goes into the basement to retrieve which item?
(a) Canteen.
(b) Flashlight.
(c) Backpack.
(d) Walking stick.

2. What is the profession of the man's father-in-law?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Mailman.
(c) Plumber.
(d) Scientist.

3. What is the man's profession?
(a) Golf pro.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Writer.
(d) Professor.

4. What kind of car was used in the fatal event?
(a) Honda.
(b) Hummer.
(c) Toyota.
(d) Mercedes.

5. How many men visit the Colonel for dinner?
(a) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Corporal had once dreamed of achieving which rank?

2. What is Mr. Mumsford's job?

3. A man attempts to cross Spider Creek using what mode of transportation?

4. The man takes a bus to New York City and finds a room next to which famous location?

5. The man decides to send the poem to his poet friend in which country?

Short Essay Questions

1. What common topic is discussed between the woman and the soldier in "Dish Night?"

2. What is the accident that injures Jimmy? What happens after the accident?

3. What is the main issue with Jimmy in the beginning of "Ponderosa?"

4. In "Mandy Shupe," a mother tells her young daughter about Mandy Shupe, a Mennonite woman who goes a bit wild. The basic story is told and the mother's purpose for the parable as well as the grown up daughter's reaction explained.

5. In "Nadine at 35: Synopsis," explain what Nadine does when her husband leaves her and why she allows him to come back.

6. Explain the issue in "From the Floodlands" and the realization of the people.

7. What causes the stones to become fearful? What is a distinction of stones?

8. What temporarily dissuades the couple from making love in "True Love?"

9. Why do the man and his young lover have such varying opinions on what they see in "Everything is Green?"

10. What causes the car accident in "Pumpkins?"

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