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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 is the name of Emily's daughter in the story "Talk of Heroes"?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Sandra.
(c) Dahlia.
(d) Janice.

2. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?
(a) A small boy.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) A random woman.
(d) A neighbor.

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

4. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?
(a) His brother's.
(b) His sister's.
(c) His father's.
(d) His mother's.

5. In what year was the latest story in this collection published?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis ask Arty to be sure his aunt won't sell while Lewis is locked away?

2. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?

3. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?

4. 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?

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

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