Who is Applelow in "Futures"? Why does he cancel all of his interviews after meeting with Ms. Samuel? Who is Ms. Samuel? What does she tell Applelow about the job for which she is interviewing him? What about Ms. Samuel's attitude should have warned Applelow that something was wrong? What happens at the end of Applelow's final interview with Ms. Samuel and her boss, Dr. Love? How does this impact Applelow? Who is Zach? Why does Applelow try to help Zach? What is the result of this attempt to help? What do you believe the author intended with the ending of this story?

Who is Roddy Thane in "The Rest of It"? Why does he often welcome Mike Donato into his office? What stories does Donato tell Thane? Does Thane believe all of Donato's stories? Why or why not? Who influences Thane's decisions as...