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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lover of Horses, Redemption, Dream Children, and The Ledge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "The Amish Farmer," why does Noel drive off the road in Amish country?
(a) Because he took his eyes off the road.
(b) Because he slid during a storm.
(c) Because he swerved to miss a deer.
(d) Because he was avoiding potholes.

2. In the story, "The Fisherman From Chihuahua," what type of business does Pendleton own?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A tailor shop.
(c) A barber shop.
(d) A car garage.

3. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?
(a) Junot Diaz.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Raymond Carver.
(d) John Steinbeck.

4. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?
(a) Rain.
(b) Hail.
(c) Snow.
(d) Sleet.

5. Which of the following adjectives would Sean use to describe his work life?
(a) Stressful.
(b) Boring.
(c) Complicated.
(d) Dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?

2. What did the narrator and Sonny argue about while the narrator was on leave from the armed forces?

3. What type of travel does the narrator in "Dream Children" believe in?

4. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?

5. Which of the following is NOT an obsession that plagues the narrator's family in the story "The Lover of Horses"?

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