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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. Why has Emily's daughter come to stay with her?
(a) Because she lost her job.
(b) Because she was recenly released from prison.
(c) Because she split up from her husband.
(d) Because she has fallen ill.

2. Which of the following examples is NOT a way that Push attempts to show dominance over John Williams?
(a) He sprays graffiti about him around town.
(b) He challenges him to a fight.
(c) He eggs his house.
(d) He makes jokes about him.

3. What fears does Arty have about his emotions before meeting with his father at the mental hospital?
(a) That he will burst out crying.
(b) That he will be too angry to speak.
(c) That his father will see his true emotions.
(d) That he will not feel anything when he sees his father.

4. What is the gypsy's name in "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) Damaso.
(b) Sabinon.
(c) Matias.
(d) Alonso.

5. What act of affection do Lewis and Arty share before Arty leaves his father alone in the hospital?
(a) They shake hands.
(b) They kiss on the cheeks.
(c) They do not touch before Arty leaves.
(d) They hug.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?

2. What does Lewis complain about during his meeting with Arty?

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

4. What does Carlyle do for a living?

5. What problem does the cab driver claim plagues the town of Rock Springs?

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