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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 school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) History.
(b) English.
(c) Math.
(d) Science.

2. How much older is George than his wife?
(a) 41 years older.
(b) 21 years older.
(c) 11 years older.
(d) 31 years older.

3. Which of the following weapons does Daniel use to intimidate Noel after their altercation?
(a) A candlestick.
(b) A wrench.
(c) A knife.
(d) A rope.

4. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?
(a) His sister's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) His father's.
(d) His mother's.

5. What reason does George give to others who ask why his wife continues to stay with him?
(a) Because she is simple-minded.
(b) Because she has no other options.
(c) Because she trusts him explicitly.
(d) Because she is in love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what country is the man who comes to the restaurant in Pendleton's town and eats alone?

3. In the story "Sonny's Blues," what does the narrator do for a living?

4. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

5. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?

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