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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 religion does Leo Finkle practice in the story "The Magic Barrel"?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Islam.

2. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?
(a) She is pleased.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is confused.

3. Which of his family members does Gil set up on a date with Ile?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His cousin.

4. What color is the fur the monkey covered with in "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

5. What color are the monkey's eyes in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Pink.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Earl and Edna related?

2. What fears does Arty have about his emotions before meeting with his father at the mental hospital?

3. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

4. What news does Arty receive about his father on the first day he visits him in the mental institution?

5. What does Louise's husband do for a living?

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