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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. During what type of weather does the girl remember feeding birds with her father in the story, "Verona"?
(a) In the sleet.
(b) In the sunshine.
(c) In the snow.
(d) In the rain.

2. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three years.

3. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?
(a) He is having an affair.
(b) He is an alcoholic.
(c) He has two children.
(d) He works as a teacher.

4. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?
(a) 4 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the school children respond to John Williams when he joins their school?

2. What fears does Arty have about his emotions before meeting with his father at the mental hospital?

3. In the story, "Rock Springs," what handicap affects Terrel?

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

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

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