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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. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?
(a) He was a bus driver.
(b) He was a musician.
(c) He was a pharmacist.
(d) He was a teacher.

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

3. 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 kiss on the cheeks.
(c) They hug.
(d) They shake hands.

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

5. What is the name of Noel's wife in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Emily.
(c) Heather.
(d) Jane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands up for Willi Varig when he is too drunk to address the audience at the convention he had been hired to speak at?

2. What is George's wife's name?

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

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

5. How much older is George than his wife?

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