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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bystander, The Amish Farmer, 1/3, 1/3, 1/3, Verona: A Young Woman Speaks, and Talk of Heroes..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

2. What does Lewis ask Arty to be sure his aunt won't sell while Lewis is locked away?
(a) His videos.
(b) His tools.
(c) His books.
(d) His car.

3. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?
(a) A bathtub.
(b) A typewriter.
(c) A tractor.
(d) A clothes iron.

4. What act of affection do Lewis and Arty share before Arty leaves his father alone in the hospital?
(a) They do not touch before Arty leaves.
(b) They shake hands.
(c) They kiss on the cheeks.
(d) They hug.

5. How many people's lives did Willi help save thanks to his heroic efforts in WWII?
(a) 23 people's lives.
(b) 33 people's lives.
(c) 3 people's lives.
(d) 13 people's lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does George give to others who ask why his wife continues to stay with him?

2. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

3. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?

4. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?

5. How many stories are included in this collection?

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