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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fever, The Fisherman From Chihuahua, and Midair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?
(a) In a car.
(b) On foot.
(c) On horseback.
(d) On a bicycle.

2. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is pleased.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?

2. What emotion does Carlyle use to describe his life now that Mrs. Webster is involved in it?

3. During what type of weather does the girl remember feeding birds with her father in the story, "Verona"?

4. What school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?

5. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?

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