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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Water Liars, Letters from the Samantha, Ile Forest, The Magic Barrel, Shiloh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the gypsy's name in "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) Damaso.
(b) Sabinon.
(c) Matias.
(d) Alonso.

2. What animal has the fisherman brought with him during the trip to keep the threesome company in "The Ledge"?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cat.
(c) A parrot.
(d) A monkey.

3. What does the narrator's father hope to accomplish by playing cards in the story "The Lover of Horses"?
(a) Winning a fortune.
(b) Dying with dignity.
(c) Saving his family's house.
(d) Cheating death.

4. How many children does Carlyle have?
(a) 4 children.
(b) 2 children.
(c) 1 child.
(d) 3 children.

5. What is the name of Jack Hawthorne's brother?
(a) David.
(b) Carter.
(c) Elliott.
(d) Brian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives would Sean use to describe his work life?

2. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?

3. What type of books most interest the narrator in the story "Dream Children"?

4. Which of the following is NOT an obsession that plagues the narrator's family in the story "The Lover of Horses"?

5. What is the name of the captain who pulls the monkey from the water in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

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