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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 565-651.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?
(a) She didn't steal anything.
(b) Her niece is graduating, and young girls need nice things.
(c) She needs money for medicine.
(d) Her daughter wanted the necklace.

2. In "The Shawl" who is the baby?
(a) Stella.
(b) Magda.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Rosa.

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?
(a) Tells her to play softly.
(b) Plays for her.
(c) Asks her not to play.
(d) Plays louder.

4. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy directions?
(a) The storekeeper.
(b) A customer.
(c) A priest.
(d) The doctor.

5. In "The Killers" where does the first part of the story take place?
(a) A church.
(b) A lunch counter.
(c) A gas station.
(d) A school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A City of Churches" what are Cecilia's options for lodging?

2. In "The Rotifer" where had the narrator seen her cousin's fiance before she officially met him?

3. In "The Killers" what was Ole Anderson's former profession?

4. In "The Country Husband" what event happens at the beginning of the story?

5. In "A City of Churches" Cecilia works for ____________.

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