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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Water Liars, Letters from the Samantha, Ile Forest, The Magic Barrel, Shiloh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Willi's father breed for a living?
(a) Horses.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Cows.

2. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) A small boy.
(d) A random woman.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Simple-minded.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Comedic.

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

5. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Norway.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the threesome survive the fishing trip in the story "The Ledge"?

2. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?

3. How does Ile's servant treat Gil when he arrives in the forest?

4. How many ducks do the fisherman and his boys shoot during their first attempt on their trip?

5. What fierce storm tore up the land, causing the monkey to become adrift in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

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