The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Mid-Book Test (up to Departures by John L'Heureux)

This test consists of 15 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What do Nick and Karen do on Sundays?
a) They drove to the country.
b) They jogged or practiced basketball.
c) They slept late and read the paper all afternoon.
d) They jogged or worked out in a gym.

2. When does the story The First Day take place?
a) In early summer at the start of summer camp.
b) In mid-winter at the start of the new school term.
c) In January at the start of the new year.
d) In September at the start of the school year.

3. Where do the couple stay for the weekend in A Romantic Weekend?
a) In his grandmother's deserted apartment.
b)...
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