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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bystander, The Amish Farmer, 1/3, 1/3, 1/3, Verona: A Young Woman Speaks, and Talk of Heroes..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?
(a) The narrator's father.
(b) The narrator's son.
(c) The narrator's daughter.
(d) The narrator's mother.

2. Which of the following alcoholic beverages is Sonny's drink of choice?
(a) Gin.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Amaretto.
(d) Scotch.

3. How many stories are included in this collection?
(a) 26 stories.
(b) 36 stories.
(c) 46 stories.
(d) 16 stories.

4. What reason does George give to others who ask why his wife continues to stay with him?
(a) Because she is in love.
(b) Because she has no other options.
(c) Because she trusts him explicitly.
(d) Because she is simple-minded.

5. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Because Noel's wife and Daniel are having an affair.
(b) Because Daniel was spying on Noel's family while they dressed.
(c) Because Noel thought Daniel was being aggressive.
(d) Because Daniel stole Noel's wallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the latest story in this collection published?

2. What is George's wife's name?

3. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?

4. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?

5. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?

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