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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. How many healing miracles were performed on the planet?

2. How many continents are on Venus?

3. What color ring is tattooed around the Illustrated Man's neck?

4. How was Willie's mother killed?

5. How many years has it been since the Illustrated Man had a job that lasted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Will Captain Hart ever find the man?

2. What has the nursery become to the children?

3. Describe the "church" that the Fathers build on Mars.

4. Why has the white man come to Mars?

5. Why does Doug's father ask him to promise never to be a rocket man?

6. Why did Applegate lie about blackballing Hollis?

7. What dream did the narrator have in "The Last Night of the World"?

8. Does anyone see Hollis when he hits the atmosphere?

9. Why does the narrator believe that October 19, 1969, was chosen as the last night of the world?

10. Why doesn't Doug's mother allow him to mow the lawn or fix anything around the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Man", Martin and the Captain disagree on who "The Man" is. Discuss who they think the man is and why.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the fireworks Father Peregrine saw as a child to the beings on Mars. Use examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the reactions of the men in "Kaleidoscope" when they find themselves floating in space and know they are about to die.

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