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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 the writer is composing in the tale "1/3, 1/3, 1/3," with whom does the lead character fall in love?
(a) A princess.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A convict.
(d) A waitress.

2. How much older is George than his wife?
(a) 31 years older.
(b) 41 years older.
(c) 11 years older.
(d) 21 years older.

3. Which of the following weapons does Daniel use to intimidate Noel after their altercation?
(a) A rope.
(b) A wrench.
(c) A candlestick.
(d) A knife.

4. 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.

5. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?
(a) To a dog.
(b) To a child.
(c) To a flower.
(d) To a stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Sonny and the narrator related in "Sonny's Blues"?

2. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?

3. In the story "Sonny's Blues," what does the narrator do for a living?

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

5. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?

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