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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 does Lewis complain about during his meeting with Arty?
(a) His scratchy bed sheets.
(b) His loud neighbor.
(c) The food.
(d) His health.

2. In the story "Fever," what is Carlyle's relationship status?
(a) He is married.
(b) He is divorced.
(c) He is dating.
(d) He is engaged.

3. Who stands up for Willi Varig when he is too drunk to address the audience at the convention he had been hired to speak at?
(a) Emily.
(b) No one stands up for Willi.
(c) Emily's daughter.
(d) Emily's boss.

4. Which of the following food items does Louise eat in front of her husband as an act of defiance?
(a) An ice cream cone.
(b) A piece of cake.
(c) A candy bar.
(d) A chocolate chip cookie.

5. In the story "Willi," where does Willi live?
(a) In a village.
(b) On a farm.
(c) In a town.
(d) In a large city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a way that Louise reacts when she begins to gain weight during her pregnancy?

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

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

4. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?

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

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