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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 reason is Pendleton given for the gypsy's disappearance from town?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is a drunk.
(c) He is a drifter.
(d) He is a spirit.

2. How many stories are included in this collection?
(a) 36 stories.
(b) 26 stories.
(c) 46 stories.
(d) 16 stories.

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

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

5. In the story "Rock Springs," why does Earl find himself on the run?
(a) For writing bad checks.
(b) For robbing a bank.
(c) For stealing a car.
(d) For punching a mobster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?

2. What is the nationality of the authors in this collection?

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

4. If Sonny could choose any of the following occupations for himself, which would he choose?

5. How does Sean react when he gets stuck in the elevator with the young man?

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