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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His keys.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His check book.

2. What is the gypsy's name in "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) Damaso.
(b) Sabinon.
(c) Alonso.
(d) Matias.

3. What does Carlyle do for a living?
(a) He is a taxi driver.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a dentist.

4. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?
(a) Junot Diaz.
(b) Raymond Carver.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) John Steinbeck.

5. Which of the following examples is NOT a way that Push attempts to show dominance over John Williams?
(a) He sprays graffiti about him around town.
(b) He challenges him to a fight.
(c) He makes jokes about him.
(d) He eggs his house.

6. Which of Louise's relations is most strict about her food intake in the story, "The Fat Girl"?
(a) No one monitors Louise's food intake.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her father.

7. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?
(a) Sleet.
(b) Snow.
(c) Hail.
(d) Rain.

8. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Navy.

9. What is the name of Noel's wife in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Jane.
(c) Heather.
(d) Emily.

10. Which of the following facts is true about Eugene Kraft in "A Poetic for Bullies"?
(a) He drools when he speaks.
(b) He has only one hand.
(c) He walks with a limp.
(d) He has a lazy eye.

11. Why has Emily's daughter come to stay with her?
(a) Because she was recenly released from prison.
(b) Because she lost her job.
(c) Because she has fallen ill.
(d) Because she split up from her husband.

12. What is the name of Earl's daughter?
(a) Cheryl.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Charlene.
(d) Charity.

13. What does Lewis ask Arty to be sure his aunt won't sell while Lewis is locked away?
(a) His tools.
(b) His books.
(c) His videos.
(d) His car.

14. How do the school children respond to John Williams when he joins their school?
(a) They adore him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They hate him.
(d) They fear him.

15. How does Sean react when he gets stuck in the elevator with the young man?
(a) He remains calm.
(b) He begins weeping.
(c) He becomes aggressive.
(d) He panics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?

2. In the story, "Rock Springs," what handicap affects Terrel?

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

4. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

5. Which of the following elements is NOT true about Sean's childhood memory of his father?

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