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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Story of a Scar, Murderers, The Misfits, Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?, and A Good Man is Hard to Find..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Ile Forest," what does Gil do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is a lawyer.

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

3. What emotion does Carlyle use to describe his life now that Mrs. Webster is involved in it?
(a) Content.
(b) Disorganized.
(c) Terrifying.
(d) Boring.

4. What does Norma Jean do, that gives the reader hope that she and Leroy may mend their relationship and end up together?
(a) She smiles at Leroy.
(b) She sends Leroy flowers.
(c) She waves to Leroy.
(d) She blows Leroy a kiss.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following aspects of his children's lives does Sean obsessively worry about?

2. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?

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

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

5. What does the narrator's husband in the story "Dream Children" do for a living?

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