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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. For what length of time has Jared been busking by the time he is inspired by "Mr. Businessman's" approach (125)?

2. In which year of high school is Chuck's son when the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! begins?

3. For what length of time is Marty stopped at a red light at the corner of Market and Main in the first section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?

4. Who was at fault for the car accident that caused the death of Craig's favorite teacher, Ms. Hargensen?

5. The third section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck! features Marty and which other character?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Felicia?

6. What is the significance of the phrase "Buskers Forever" (130)?

7. What role did Craig take on at an early age within his church and why was the development a rare one?

8. 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?

9. What are the features of the billboard Marty studies in Act III: Thanks, Chuck! in the story "The Life of Chuck"?

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 the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within If It Bleeds.

Essay Topic 2

Determine King’s message within the collection If It Bleeds regarding the idea that not every event in the world can be explained in logical terms.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss King’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of If It Bleeds.

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