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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. Which of the following is NOT a way that Louise reacts when she begins to gain weight during her pregnancy?
(a) She starts writing in her food journal.
(b) She starts excluding herself from social events.
(c) She starts sneaking snacks.
(d) She starts wearing baggy clothes.

2. In the story "Shiloh," what does Leroy Moffitt do for a living?
(a) He is a truck driver.
(b) He is a hat maker.
(c) He is a veterinarian.
(d) He is a dentist.

3. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?
(a) Norway.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Germany.
(d) Denmark.

4. Which of the following examples is NOT a way that Push attempts to show dominance over John Williams?
(a) He sprays graffiti about him around town.
(b) He eggs his house.
(c) He challenges him to a fight.
(d) He makes jokes about him.

5. What is the name of Emily's daughter in the story "Talk of Heroes"?
(a) Janice.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Dahlia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Emily's daughter come to stay with her?

2. What does Norma Jean do, that gives the reader hope that she and Leroy may mend their relationship and end up together?

3. What color are the monkey's eyes in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

4. Which of the following food items does Louise eat in front of her husband as an act of defiance?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

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