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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Used-Boy Raisers, The Heavenly Animal, Walking Out, The Conversion of the Jews, Akhnilo, The Christian Roommates, The Wedding, and The Liar..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to myth, what bait can a man use to catch fish from the water of the Cove in the story "Water Liars"?
(a) No bait is needed.
(b) Grass.
(c) Peanut butter.
(d) Shoe leather.

2. Which of the following best describes the genre of the stories the editors chose for this collection?
(a) Science-fiction.
(b) Realism.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Satire.

3. How many husbands does the woman in "The Used-Boys Raisers" have?
(a) 3 husbands.
(b) 5 husbands.
(c) 2 husbands.
(d) 4 husbands.

4. To what does Willi compare his household life after accidentally witnessing his mother having sexual relations?
(a) An unholy triangle.
(b) An unholy tripod.
(c) An unholy trinity.
(d) An unholy tricycle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives is NOT used to describe Connie in the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

2. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?

3. What question does the young man ask the older woman at the doctor's office at the end of "The Story of a Scar"?

4. Which of the following men does Gay believe is having an affair with his wife?

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

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