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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 Lover of Horses," what does the narrator's family do for a living?
(a) They are horse whisperers.
(b) They are horse wranglers.
(c) They are horse breeders.
(d) They are horse trainers.

2. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?
(a) Carlyle's boss.
(b) Carlyle's daughter.
(c) Carlyle's girlfriend.
(d) Carlyle's neighbor.

3. How does Willi react when he hears his father beating his mother at night?
(a) He does nothing.
(b) He phones the police.
(c) He attacks his father.
(d) He shouts at his mother.

4. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Army.

5. Who is responsible for finding Mrs. Webster, Carlyle's future babysitter?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Keith.
(c) Carlyle.
(d) Eileen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Louise's husband treat her when she begins to gain weight during pregnancy?

2. What was Sarah doing at the time she disappeared?

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

4. From what country is the man who comes to the restaurant in Pendleton's town and eats alone?

5. How does Jack feel after he accidentally kills his brother?

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