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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fever, The Fisherman From Chihuahua, and Midair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stands up for Willi Varig when he is too drunk to address the audience at the convention he had been hired to speak at?
(a) Emily.
(b) Emily's boss.
(c) No one stands up for Willi.
(d) Emily's daughter.

2. What school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Math.
(b) Science.
(c) English.
(d) History.

3. How does Sean react when he gets stuck in the elevator with the young man?
(a) He remains calm.
(b) He panics.
(c) He begins weeping.
(d) He becomes aggressive.

4. What is the name of Sean's sister?
(a) Polly.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Emily.

5. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The Mayans.
(b) The Moors.
(c) The Incas.
(d) The Paracas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for finding Mrs. Webster, Carlyle's future babysitter?

2. How are Sonny and the narrator related in "Sonny's Blues"?

3. What was Sarah doing at the time she disappeared?

4. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?

5. What reason is Pendleton given for the gypsy's disappearance from town?

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