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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Water Liars, Letters from the Samantha, Ile Forest, The Magic Barrel, Shiloh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lewis ask Arty to be sure his aunt won't sell while Lewis is locked away?
(a) His car.
(b) His videos.
(c) His tools.
(d) His books.

2. What is the name of the captain who pulls the monkey from the water in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) Moses.
(b) Ezekiel.
(c) Lazarus.
(d) Samson.

3. What story element is Vance trying to explain through his retelling of "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Point-of-view narration.
(b) Climactic conflict.
(c) Character arc.
(d) Rising action suspense.

4. With whom does Willi accidentally witness his mother having an affair?
(a) His best friend's father.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His teacher.
(d) His father.

5. How do the school children respond to John Williams when he joins their school?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They fear him.
(c) They hate him.
(d) They adore him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the cove to where the narrator escapes in the story "Water Liars"?

2. In the story "The Amish Farmer," why does Noel drive off the road in Amish country?

3. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?

4. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?

5. How does the monkey react when the captain looks him straight in the eyes in "Letters from the Samantha"?

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