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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Willi, The Fat Girl, A Poetics for Bullies, and Rock Springs..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Willi," where does Willi live?
(a) In a village.
(b) In a town.
(c) In a large city.
(d) On a farm.

2. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?
(a) His father's.
(b) His sister's.
(c) His mother's.
(d) His brother's.

3. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?
(a) He was a musician.
(b) He was a pharmacist.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a bus driver.

4. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?
(a) 8 years old.
(b) 4 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

5. In the story "Sonny's Blues," what does the narrator do for a living?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is an artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country is the man who comes to the restaurant in Pendleton's town and eats alone?

2. How much older is George than his wife?

3. What is the name of Sean's sister?

4. What is the gypsy's name in "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

5. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?

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