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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Because Daniel was spying on Noel's family while they dressed.
(b) Because Noel's wife and Daniel are having an affair.
(c) Because Daniel stole Noel's wallet.
(d) Because Noel thought Daniel was being aggressive.

3. In what year was the latest story in this collection published?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1966.

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

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

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

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

8. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?
(a) 4 years old.
(b) 6 years old.
(c) 10 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

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

10. What fears does Arty have about his emotions before meeting with his father at the mental hospital?
(a) That his father will see his true emotions.
(b) That he will not feel anything when he sees his father.
(c) That he will burst out crying.
(d) That he will be too angry to speak.

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

12. 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 does nothing.
(d) He phones the police.

13. In the story "The Amish Farmer," why does Noel drive off the road in Amish country?
(a) Because he took his eyes off the road.
(b) Because he was avoiding potholes.
(c) Because he swerved to miss a deer.
(d) Because he slid during a storm.

14. Which of the following food items does Louise eat in front of her husband as an act of defiance?
(a) An ice cream cone.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) A chocolate chip cookie.
(d) A piece of cake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What school subject does Vance teach in the story "The Amish Farmer"?

2. In the story "Fever," what is Carlyle's relationship status?

3. At the opening of the story, how does Willi feel about his life?

4. What does Lewis complain about during his meeting with Arty?

5. What did the narrator and Sonny argue about while the narrator was on leave from the armed forces?

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