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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 did the narrator's mother most love about the narrator's father in the story "The Lover of Horses"?
(a) His physical attractiveness.
(b) His caring heart.
(c) His financial support.
(d) His determination.

2. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

3. Which of the following facts is NOT true of John Williams?
(a) He is dark skinned.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is rich.
(d) He is a bully.

4. Which of the following facts is true about Eugene Kraft in "A Poetic for Bullies"?
(a) He walks with a limp.
(b) He drools when he speaks.
(c) He has only one hand.
(d) He has a lazy eye.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Noel's wife in the story "The Amish Farmer"?

2. From what country is "The General" in the story "Redemption?

3. What does the narrator's father hope to accomplish by playing cards in the story "The Lover of Horses"?

4. What is George's wife's name?

5. How does Willi react when he hears his father beating his mother at night?

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