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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 295-368.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Wild Plums" why does the narrator's father visit the Slump property?
(a) To arrange his daughter's marriage.
(b) To collect rent.
(c) To retrieve his plow.
(d) To go pluming.

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

3. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler travel several blocks without doing?
(a) Having bizarre thoughts.
(b) Getting a blister.
(c) Yelling at his son.
(d) Having chest pains.

4. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?
(a) He caught a wanted criminal and received a reward.
(b) He was appointed to a government position and recognized for his poetry.
(c) He was voted "Man of the Year."
(d) He became head bishop.

5. In "That in Aleppo Once..." the wife cries for __________.
(a) A dog.
(b) Her family.
(c) A cat.
(d) Herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what does the wife's former address turn out to be?

2. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin,", how old is Richard?

3. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis buy for Anne?

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?

5. In "Christmas Gift" who is having a baby?

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