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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. Which of the following adjectives would Sean use to describe his work life?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Stressful.
(c) Complicated.
(d) Boring.

2. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?
(a) George.
(b) Julie.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Lenore.

3. What news does Arty receive about his father on the first day he visits him in the mental institution?
(a) That his father is innocent of his crimes.
(b) That his father is going to be transferred to another hospital.
(c) That his father is ill.
(d) That his father is going to be released.

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Comedic.
(c) Simple-minded.
(d) Apathetic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

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

3. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?

4. What emotion does Carlyle use to describe his life now that Mrs. Webster is involved in it?

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

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