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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. What does Lewis complain about during his meeting with Arty?
(a) His health.
(b) His scratchy bed sheets.
(c) The food.
(d) His loud neighbor.

2. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?
(a) To a flower.
(b) To a dog.
(c) To a child.
(d) To a stone.

3. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?
(a) A small boy.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) A random woman.

4. 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 books.
(d) His tools.

5. What was Sarah doing at the time she disappeared?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Rock climbing.
(d) Hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the townsfolk in the story "Dream Children" think the narrator does recklessly?

2. In the story "Willi," where does Willi live?

3. How many children does Carlyle have?

4. How does Jack Hawthorne accidentally kill his brother in the story "Redemption"?

5. In the story "The Lover of Horses," what does the narrator's family do for a living?

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