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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. From what country is "The General" in the story "Redemption?
(a) Spain.
(b) Russia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) France.

2. Which of the following aspects of his children's lives does Sean obsessively worry about?
(a) Their mental health.
(b) Their athletic performance.
(c) Their school work.
(d) Their safety.

3. How does Jack feel after he accidentally kills his brother?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Confused.
(d) Evil.

4. In the story the writer is composing in the tale "1/3, 1/3, 1/3," with whom does the lead character fall in love?
(a) A waitress.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A convict.
(d) A princess.

5. What fierce storm tore up the land, causing the monkey to become adrift in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) A monsoon.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) A typhoon.
(d) A flood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leo Finkle hire Pinye Salzman to help him do?

2. What is the name of Sean's sister?

3. What instrument does Jack learn to play as a way of coping with his brother's death?

4. At the opening of the story, how does Willi feel about his life?

5. Which of the following is NOT a way that Dale Carter attempts to deal with his grief after his son dies?

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