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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. What plays a significant role in the outcome of the video game Green reviews in Part IV?
2. What story does Green share with the reader about his hospital chaplaincy in the section on Googling strangers?
3. What is one of the most disturbing aspects of the Plague years, according to Green?
4. What kind of stores did the Piggly Wiggly push out of business?
5. How many stars does Green award to Kentucky Bluegrass?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the original name of Elizabeth Magie's game that someone else essentially stole the idea for Monopoly from?
2. What idea did Clarence Saunders have after losing his fortune following the creation of Piggly Wiggly that failed to take off?
3. Why does Green have fond memories of going to the Indianapolis 500?
4. What is one repetitive activity that Green has found gives him some peace when he is feeling stressed that he describes in Part IV?
5. How does Green describe the "yips"?
6. Why does Green think the song "Auld Lang Syne" is popular in Hollywood?
7. Why does Green think Super Mario Kart is a better game than Monopoly?
8. Why was Hassan, Green's roommate for a time in 2003, particularly interested in the news at that time?
9. What does Green write about what he calls "attempts to brightside human suffering" (213)?
10. Why does Green remember the exact circumstances under which someone whispered to him in early March of 2020?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Green is quite pointedly critical about what he sees as the shortcomings of American politics, policies and culture at different points in this collection. Where, when, and how do you think his criticisms are most effective? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
Which topics does Green explore in which he details some of the most common and/or significant wide-scale misconceptions that persist in society today about the topics? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions .
Essay Topic 3
How does Green use humor throughout this collection, and why do you think he inserts more lighthearted moments and commentary into his work here? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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