The Hitchhiker Review

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What is the name of the main character in 'The Hitchhiker Review'?

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Ronald Adams

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What significant event does Ronald Adams realize happened six days earlier?

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He died in an automobile accident in Brooklyn.

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What does the line 'your three minutes are up, sir...' symbolize?

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It symbolizes that Adams' life is over.

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What does the storekeeper threaten to do after talking to the main character?

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Call Sheriff Oakes.

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Which statement does NOT reveal that the hitchhiker is not a real, living person?

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Henry. Who is it Henry?

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What is the primary theme of 'The Hitchhiker Review'?

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The exploration of life, death, and the consequences of one's actions.

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How does the character of the hitchhiker contribute to the story's tension?

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The hitchhiker represents a looming threat and the unknown consequences of Adams' past.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'your time is up'?

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Symbolism.

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What role does the setting play in 'The Hitchhiker Review'?

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The setting enhances the feeling of isolation and impending doom.

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What does the character's realization about his past signify in the context of the story?

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It signifies the weight of guilt and the inevitability of facing one's actions.