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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 story element is Vance trying to explain through his retelling of "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Climactic conflict.
(b) Character arc.
(c) Point-of-view narration.
(d) Rising action suspense.

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

3. How much older is George than his wife?
(a) 31 years older.
(b) 11 years older.
(c) 41 years older.
(d) 21 years older.

4. What prompts the gypsy man to raise his head and shout a war cry in the story, "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) An article in the newspaper.
(b) The music on the radio.
(c) A broadcast on television news.
(d) There is no reason for his war cry.

5. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?
(a) Fedig.
(b) Wedig.
(c) Medig.
(d) Ledig.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?

2. In the story "Fever," what is Carlyle's relationship status?

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

4. During what type of weather does the girl remember feeding birds with her father in the story, "Verona"?

5. In the story "Willi," where does Willi live?

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