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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story the writer is composing in the tale "1/3, 1/3, 1/3," with whom does the lead character fall in love?
(a) A princess.
(b) A convict.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A waitress.

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

3. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?
(a) Carlyle's girlfriend.
(b) Carlyle's boss.
(c) Carlyle's daughter.
(d) Carlyle's neighbor.

4. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?
(a) Germany.
(b) Norway.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Denmark.

5. 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 grandmother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

6. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?
(a) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

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

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

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

10. What is the name of Louise's college roommate?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Mary.
(c) Holly.
(d) Carrie.

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

12. Which of the following adjectives would Sean use to describe his work life?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Stressful.
(d) Boring.

13. 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 an avid reader of fairy tales.
(c) She is dressed in royal clothing.
(d) She is fed only the best foods.

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

15. 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 trusts him explicitly.
(c) Because she is simple-minded.
(d) Because she has no other options.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Carlyle have?

2. Which of the following was NOT a way Louise's roommate uses to support Louise in her weight loss goals?

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

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

5. What is the name of Earl's daughter?

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