The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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 | Eight Week Quiz G

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 652-768.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Gesturing" who is Richard's wife?
(a) Helen.
(b) Joan.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Lisa.

2. In "Christmas Gift" what is the boy's name?
(a) Larry.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Sill.
(d) George.

3. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" about how old is Arnold actually?
(a) 40.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

4. In "Wild Plums" why does the young girl jump off her father's carriage?
(a) To see if Mrs. Slump wore underwear.
(b) To run away.
(c) To play with the dog.
(d) To get a drink of water.

5. In "The Rotifer" what is the name of the narrator's cousin?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Connie.
(c) Leah.
(d) Marie.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?

4. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what color is the guitar?

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

(see the answer key)

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