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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. In what month did Rex take his life in "Stories"?

2. How many directives comprise Nicholas Walker's mission in "Human Intelligence"?

3. Who does Quirinus say killed Dora in "The Devil on the Staircase"?

4. What does Arlette give Yvonne as a gift in "Unwell"?

5. In what town does "Land Of The Lost" take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ava consider about her pregnancy in the beginning of "Let the Past Begin"?

2. How is Nicholas Walker described in "Human Intelligence"? How long has he been on Earth?

3. Who does Quirinus first murder in "The Devil On The Staircase"? Why?

4. What happens when Leonard reenacts the maiden flight in "The Maiden Flight of McCauley's Bellerophon"?

5. What profession did Quirinus' father have in "The Devil On The Staircase"? How is the setting described?

6. What is the objective of the cashier in "Land Of The Lost"?

7. What does Dr. Kobel do when Annabelle answers her door in "The Therapist"?

8. How do Dr. Kobel and Annabelle first meet in "The Therapist"?

9. What bizarre events take place in the beginning of "Parallel Lines"?

10. Describe the trial in "The Therapist." Who is the prosecuting attorney?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss some of the unifying themes, subjects and genres which comprise the anthology. What is "fantastic fiction" and how does it apply to the book?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the characters and setting of "Lief in the Wind." Where is the planet Beta Andromedae located in relation to Earth?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the literary style of author Neil Gaiman and analyze the characters and setting of "The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains." How do Calum and the dwarf compare as characters? Who is the protagonist?

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