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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 pharmacist.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a musician.

2. In the story "Sonny's Blues," what does the narrator do for a living?
(a) He is unemployed.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is an artist.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?

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

3. Which of the following best describes the genre of the stories the editors chose for this collection?

4. How many people's lives did Willi help save thanks to his heroic efforts in WWII?

5. Which of the following alcoholic beverages is Sonny's drink of choice?

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