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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. Janice is heading home while thinking about taking what action when she arrives?

2. The second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck in the story "The Life of Chuck" takes place in which setting?

3. What sort of activity did Mr. Harrigan mention when he came to Craig's house to offer him a job?

4. Which character did Craig call first when he discovered he had a winning lottery ticket?

5. Who was the first person to die as a result of Craig's communication with the late Mr. Harrigan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Janice Halliday and in what way is she linked to the art of dance and movement?

2. Describe Craig's relationship with his father, whom he calls Dad.

3. Name two elements of the billboard that strike Marty as odd.

4. What does Janice do with her purse when she joins Chuck in a dance and what is the significance of her action?

5. What did Craig's dad tell him about Mr. Harrigan when he first moved to Harlow, Maine?

6. In what way does King use the narrative of Act II: Buskers in "The Life of Chuck" to remind readers to keep open minds about others?

7. Which parts of The Retros' live concerts were Chuck's favorites in his youth and why?

8. Describe the protagonist at the center of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! in the short story entitled "The Life of Chuck."

9. For what reason does King allude to the Patsy Cline song "Stand By Your Man" in the story entitled "Mr. Harrigan's Phone"?

10. How are the first two sections of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! different from the final three in the story "The Life of Chuck"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss King’s decision to include colloquialisms, slang, and profane language within the text. What purpose did King have in mind when including these instances and how does the inclusion of these instances support the overarching themes and messages of the text?

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of Chuck's character within the collection? Discuss the characterization methods used by King in depicting Chuck and include in your discussion the reasons that King portrays Chuck in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 3

In what way does King utilize irony within the text? Discuss at least three uses of irony within If It Bleeds and explore each instance's connection to larger themes contained within the piece.

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