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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. How does Jack Hawthorne accidentally kill his brother in the story "Redemption"?
(a) He poisons him with lead paint.
(b) He runs him over with a tractor.
(c) He suffocates him with a pillow.
(d) He strangles him with a garden hose.

2. Which of the following best describes the genre of the stories the editors chose for this collection?
(a) Realism.
(b) Satire.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Science-fiction.

3. What animal does Willi's father breed for a living?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Cows.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Horses.

4. With whom does Willi accidentally witness his mother having an affair?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His teacher.
(c) His father.
(d) His best friend's father.

5. What school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Science.
(b) Math.
(c) English.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?

5. In the story "Sonny's Blues," what does the narrator do for a living?

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