The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Katrina Kenison
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Katrina Kenison
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 493-564.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Country Husband" what does Julia love to do?
(a) Cook.
(b) Sew.
(c) Go to dinner parties.
(d) Shop.

2. In "The Country Husband" Clayton Thomas is engaged to _______________.
(a) Julia.
(b) Anne.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Madeleine.

3. In "Theft" what is the main character's name?
(a) We are not told.
(b) Anna.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Renee.

4. Who wrote "Theft"?
(a) Katherine Anne Porter.
(b) Fannie Flagg.
(c) Dorothy Parker.
(d) Sam Collins.

5. In "The Country Husband" Francis responds rudely to a neighbor. What was she trying to talk to him about?
(a) Car troubles.
(b) Hair tonic.
(c) Curtains.
(d) Cake recipes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what happens to Richard?

2. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?

3. In "Christmas Gift" what is the boy's name?

4. In "Theft" what is stolen?

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what instrument does the sister play?

(see the answer key)

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