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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Willi, The Fat Girl, A Poetics for Bullies, and Rock Springs..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What drug was Sonny arrested for selling?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Acid.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Crack.

4. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is pleased.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the girl in the story "Verona"?

2. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

3. What animal does Willi's father breed for a living?

4. What school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?

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

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