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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Louise's husband treat her when she begins to gain weight during pregnancy?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He is kind to her.
(c) He treats her the way he always has.
(d) He is cruel to her.

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

4. How does Willi react when he hears his father beating his mother at night?
(a) He shouts at his mother.
(b) He attacks his father.
(c) He phones the police.
(d) He does nothing.

5. Which of the following was NOT a way Louise's roommate uses to support Louise in her weight loss goals?
(a) She speaks kindly to Louise.
(b) She exercises with Louise.
(c) She cooks for Louise.
(d) She bribes Louise.

6. What act of affection do Lewis and Arty share before Arty leaves his father alone in the hospital?
(a) They hug.
(b) They shake hands.
(c) They do not touch before Arty leaves.
(d) They kiss on the cheeks.

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

8. What is the name of Sean's sister?
(a) Emily.
(b) Mary.
(c) Polly.
(d) Carrie.

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

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

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

12. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the mysterious gypsy that arrives in town in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) Dark.
(b) Wild.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Friendly.

13. How many stories are included in this collection?
(a) 26 stories.
(b) 36 stories.
(c) 16 stories.
(d) 46 stories.

14. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?
(a) The narrator's mother.
(b) The narrator's daughter.
(c) The narrator's father.
(d) The narrator's son.

15. What reason is Pendleton given for the gypsy's disappearance from town?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is a spirit.
(c) He is a drunk.
(d) He is a drifter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?

2. What does Lewis ask Arty to be sure his aunt won't sell while Lewis is locked away?

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

4. Which of the following examples is NOT a way that Push attempts to show dominance over John Williams?

5. How much older is George than his wife?

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