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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. In the story "The Misfits," what does Gay Langland do for a living?
(a) He is a salesman.
(b) He is a garbage man.
(c) He is a cowboy.
(d) He is a mechanic.

2. Which of the boys is most troubled by the events leading up to the death in the story "Murderers" and thinks about the events during the whole time at camp?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Frank.
(c) Harold.
(d) Philip.

3. Which of the following elements is NOT true about Sean's childhood memory of his father?
(a) They climbed down their fire escape.
(b) They climbed on the roof of their house.
(c) They climbed a rope ladder.
(d) They climbed through an open window.

4. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?
(a) Bronx.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

5. What is George's wife's name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Julie.
(c) Lenore.
(d) Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Murderers," whose house do the young boys snoop in"?

3. On what holiday does the fisherman take his son and nephew out into the water to shoot ducks?

4. Which of the following boys is NOT present in the story "Murderers"?

5. What is the name of Leo Finkle's wife?

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