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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following weapons does Daniel use to intimidate Noel after their altercation?
(a) A knife.
(b) A rope.
(c) A wrench.
(d) A candlestick.

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

3. What problem does the cab driver claim plagues the town of Rock Springs?
(a) Murder.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Burglary.

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

5. In the story "Fever," what is Carlyle's relationship status?
(a) He is married.
(b) He is engaged.
(c) He is dating.
(d) He is divorced.

6. If Sonny could choose any of the following occupations for himself, which would he choose?
(a) Musician.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Politician.
(d) Police Officer.

7. 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.

8. In the story "Rock Springs," why does Earl find himself on the run?
(a) For punching a mobster.
(b) For writing bad checks.
(c) For stealing a car.
(d) For robbing a bank.

9. How are Earl and Edna related?
(a) Edna is Earl's cousin.
(b) Edna is Earl's girlfriend.
(c) Edna is Earl's sister.
(d) Edna is Earl's mother.

10. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?
(a) A random woman.
(b) A small boy.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) A co-worker.

11. What prompts the gypsy man to raise his head and shout a war cry in the story, "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) A broadcast on television news.
(b) There is no reason for his war cry.
(c) The music on the radio.
(d) An article in the newspaper.

12. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the girl in the story "Verona"?
(a) She is oftend complimented on her "goodness."
(b) She is fed only the best foods.
(c) She is an avid reader of fairy tales.
(d) She is dressed in royal clothing.

13. 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 eggs his house.
(c) He makes jokes about him.
(d) He challenges him to a fight.

14. What school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) English.
(b) History.
(c) Science.
(d) Math.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?

2. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?

3. Which of the following aspects of his children's lives does Sean obsessively worry about?

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

5. What were the doctors who took Sean's father away carrying?

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