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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 Norma Jean do, that gives the reader hope that she and Leroy may mend their relationship and end up together?
(a) She blows Leroy a kiss.
(b) She smiles at Leroy.
(c) She waves to Leroy.
(d) She sends Leroy flowers.

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

3. How does Louise's husband treat her when she begins to gain weight during pregnancy?
(a) He treats her the way he always has.
(b) He is kind to her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He is cruel to her.

4. Who stands up for Willi Varig when he is too drunk to address the audience at the convention he had been hired to speak at?
(a) Emily's daughter.
(b) Emily's boss.
(c) Emily.
(d) No one stands up for Willi.

5. What does the son of the Cove's founder claim to have seen on the island?
(a) Werewolves.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Mermaids.
(d) Leprechauns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the fur the monkey covered with in "Letters from the Samantha"?

2. How does the monkey die in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

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

4. What problem does the cab driver claim plagues the town of Rock Springs?

5. At the opening of the story, how does Willi feel about his life?

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