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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) Rising action suspense.
(b) Character arc.
(c) Climactic conflict.
(d) Point-of-view narration.

2. What is the nationality of the authors in this collection?
(a) French.
(b) American.
(c) Canadian.
(d) Mexican.

3. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Julie.
(c) George.
(d) Lenore.

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

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Comedic.
(d) Simple-minded.

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

3. What drug was Sonny arrested for selling?

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

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

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