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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. How many people's lives did Willi help save thanks to his heroic efforts in WWII?
(a) 23 people's lives.
(b) 13 people's lives.
(c) 3 people's lives.
(d) 33 people's lives.

2. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?
(a) The Navy.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Marines.

3. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?
(a) Queens.
(b) Bronx.
(c) Staten Island.
(d) Manhattan.

4. How do the school children respond to John Williams when he joins their school?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They hate him.
(c) They adore him.
(d) They fear him.

5. What is the name of Noel's wife in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Jane.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Emily.
(d) Heather.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?

2. At the opening of the story, how does Willi feel about his life?

3. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?

4. To what does Willi compare his household life after accidentally witnessing his mother having sexual relations?

5. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?

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