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During and office visit the phlebotomist attempted to get blood from the usual location used for most people near the bend of the elbow, the antecubital region.  The first attempt failed but during the second attempt the phlebotomist was able to get blood from a vein in the metacarpal region of the same arm.  

At the end of “The-Tell Tale Heart,” the old man has been murdered, dismembered, and placed into the floorboards of the apartment; yet, the sound of the old man’s heartbeat continues to grow louder. What does the heartbeat symbolize?

What does the story’s setting in “Hills Like White Elephants” — the train station — symbolize?

The moment when the grandmother reaches out to The Misfit and calls him “a good man” represents:

In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” how does the narrative style—as a series of journal entries—affect the reader’s understanding of the narrator’s mental state?

 In “The Lottery,” the townspeople’s blind acceptance of the ritual is a reflection of:

What is the theme of “The Minister’s Black Veil”? 

In “A&P,” Sammy’s decision to quit his job at the store is best driven by his perception of _____.

The character of Lengel plays a key role in Sammy’s decision. What does Lengel symbolize in the story?

The Misfit’s philosophy about life and punishment can be best described as _____.