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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. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The Moors.
(b) The Paracas.
(c) The Mayans.
(d) The Incas.

2. 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 convict.
(c) A waitress.
(d) A lawyer.

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

4. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?
(a) Hail.
(b) Rain.
(c) Snow.
(d) Sleet.

5. Which of the following aspects of his children's lives does Sean obsessively worry about?
(a) Their safety.
(b) Their school work.
(c) Their athletic performance.
(d) Their mental health.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, "The Fisherman From Chihuahua," what type of business does Pendleton own?

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

3. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?

4. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?

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

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