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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. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Because Noel's wife and Daniel are having an affair.
(b) Because Daniel stole Noel's wallet.
(c) Because Noel thought Daniel was being aggressive.
(d) Because Daniel was spying on Noel's family while they dressed.

2. What is the name of Sean's sister?
(a) Emily.
(b) Mary.
(c) Polly.
(d) Carrie.

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

4. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?
(a) Julie.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Lenore.
(d) George.

5. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The Mayans.
(b) The Incas.
(c) The Paracas.
(d) The Moors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following elements is NOT true about Sean's childhood memory of his father?

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

3. How are Sonny and the narrator related in "Sonny's Blues"?

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

5. What prompts the gypsy man to raise his head and shout a war cry in the story, "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

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