View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ocean liner in Morgan Robertson's book, "Futility"?

2. According to Harvey in Chapter 24, what age does Cornbury begin wearing women's clothing?

3. What does Queen Anne do when she learns of Cornbury's costly hobby?

4. What is the name of Wagner's dog that helps him with "Tannhauser" before it is released?

5. What profession is the woman in Chapter 7 well known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony in Chapter 7?

2. Which technique does Harvey use in "Seer Samuel"?

3. How does Harvey describe the inspiration of a literary character in Chapter 13?

4. What irony do the Mennonites enjoy in "The Truth of Grain"?

5. Who is "The Reluctant Vampire," and what is his story?

6. How does Dr. Pemberton inadvertently discover a popular soft drink formula?

7. What is the difference between the presumed subject of Chapter 10 and the story's actual subject?

8. Which two events does Harvey discuss in "The Night Sin City Died"?

9. Which similarities of the two ships are the most astonishing in "Futility"?

10. What accidental invention is detailed in "Fall Where They May"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Rest of the Story," Harvey proves that fortune can come from the most unlikely places. Compare and contrast the styles and techniques of the four different stories that feature wealth, charity, a theme of rags to riches, and/or inheritance.

Essay Topic 2

Paul Harvey has a very distinct style in writing the stories for the book.

1) Describe Harvey's writing style and the way it reflects his radio broadcasts.

2) Explain how Harvey builds the anticipation in the stories and maintains the reader's interest.

3) Analyze how Harvey uses the names of the subjects throughout the book in order to enhance the effect of the stories and his writing style.

Essay Topic 3

Politics and the use of alternate names are a recurring theme in The Rest of the Story.

1) Describe Adlai Stevenson's childhood experience, the effect it has on his career, and the name Harvey uses to refer to him in Chapter 44.

2) Explain Ulysses S. Grant's discontent with his job, his penchant for speeding, and the two names that are revealed in Chapter 45.

3) Analyze Winston Chruchill's lesser known career and adventures in Chapter 47 and the lesser known middle names that Harvey uses for him.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 862 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample