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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fever, The Fisherman From Chihuahua, and Midair.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?
(a) The narrator's father.
(b) The narrator's daughter.
(c) The narrator's mother.
(d) The narrator's son.

3. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?
(a) John Steinbeck.
(b) Raymond Carver.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) Junot Diaz.

4. In the story "Fever," what is Carlyle's relationship status?
(a) He is divorced.
(b) He is dating.
(c) He is married.
(d) He is engaged.

5. What is George's wife's name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Julie.
(d) Lenore.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Amish Farmer," why does Noel drive off the road in Amish country?

2. What act of affection do Lewis and Arty share before Arty leaves his father alone in the hospital?

3. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?

4. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?

5. Why has Emily's daughter come to stay with her?

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