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

2. What is the nationality of the authors in this collection?
(a) American.
(b) Canadian.
(c) French.
(d) Mexican.

3. To what does Willi compare his household life after accidentally witnessing his mother having sexual relations?
(a) An unholy tricycle.
(b) An unholy tripod.
(c) An unholy triangle.
(d) An unholy trinity.

4. What is the name of the cove to where the narrator escapes in the story "Water Liars"?
(a) Farte Cove.
(b) Darte Cove.
(c) Barte Cove.
(d) Marte Cove.

5. How does Ile's servant treat Gil when he arrives in the forest?
(a) He is silent.
(b) He is rude.
(c) He is kind.
(d) He is arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to myth, what bait can a man use to catch fish from the water of the Cove in the story "Water Liars"?

2. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the mysterious gypsy that arrives in town in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

3. What is the name of Louise's college roommate?

4. What does the son of the Cove's founder claim to have seen on the island?

5. How much older is George than his wife?

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