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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Sonny's Blues," what does the narrator do for a living?
(a) He is an artist.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is unemployed.

2. In the story, "The Fisherman From Chihuahua," what type of business does Pendleton own?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A car garage.
(c) A tailor shop.
(d) A barber shop.

3. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?
(a) George.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Lenore.
(d) Julie.

4. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is pleased.
(d) She is apathetic.

5. Who is responsible for finding Mrs. Webster, Carlyle's future babysitter?
(a) Keith.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Carlyle.

6. How many people's lives did Willi help save thanks to his heroic efforts in WWII?
(a) 3 people's lives.
(b) 33 people's lives.
(c) 13 people's lives.
(d) 23 people's lives.

7. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?
(a) His father's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) His sister's.
(d) His mother's.

8. Which of the following facts is NOT true of John Williams?
(a) He is handsome.
(b) He is rich.
(c) He is a bully.
(d) He is dark skinned.

9. What reason does George give to others who ask why his wife continues to stay with him?
(a) Because she has no other options.
(b) Because she is in love.
(c) Because she is simple-minded.
(d) Because she trusts him explicitly.

10. How long does Mrs. Webster work for Carlyle before he notes a distinct change in his life?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

11. In the story, "Rock Springs," what handicap affects Terrel?
(a) Terrel does not have a handicap.
(b) He is mute.
(c) He is deaf.
(d) He is blind.

12. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?
(a) To a flower.
(b) To a child.
(c) To a stone.
(d) To a dog.

13. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Simple-minded.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Comedic.

14. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?
(a) A clothes iron.
(b) A tractor.
(c) A typewriter.
(d) A bathtub.

15. What is the name of the first babysitter Carlyle hires?
(a) Susie.
(b) Janie.
(c) Debbie.
(d) Annie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Noel's wife in the story "The Amish Farmer"?

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

3. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?

4. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?

5. Which of the following best describes the genre of the stories the editors chose for this collection?

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