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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. What story element is Vance trying to explain through his retelling of "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Point-of-view narration.
(b) Climactic conflict.
(c) Character arc.
(d) Rising action suspense.

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

3. What was Sarah doing at the time she disappeared?
(a) Rock climbing.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Hiking.

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

5. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) Bronx.
(d) Queens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the girl in the story "Verona"?

2. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?

3. In the story the writer is composing in the tale "1/3, 1/3, 1/3," with whom does the lead character fall in love?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

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

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