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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. 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 flood.
(d) A typhoon.

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

3. What color are the monkey's eyes in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Pink.
(d) Green.

4. What country had John Williams been traveling in before settling in Push's neighborhood?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) India.
(d) Morocco.

5. In the story "The Amish Farmer," why does Noel drive off the road in Amish country?
(a) Because he swerved to miss a deer.
(b) Because he took his eyes off the road.
(c) Because he slid during a storm.
(d) Because he was avoiding potholes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?

2. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?

3. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?

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

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

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