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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?
(a) He was a musician.
(b) He was a bus driver.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a pharmacist.

2. How does Sean react when he gets stuck in the elevator with the young man?
(a) He panics.
(b) He begins weeping.
(c) He remains calm.
(d) He becomes aggressive.

3. What animal does Willi's father breed for a living?
(a) Cows.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

4. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The Mayans.
(b) The Paracas.
(c) The Moors.
(d) The Incas.

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

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

10. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Army.
(d) The Marines.

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

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

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

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

15. What does Carlyle do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a taxi driver.
(c) He is a dentist.
(d) He is a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?

3. In the story "Willi," where does Willi live?

4. What is the gypsy's name in "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

5. Who stands up for Willi Varig when he is too drunk to address the audience at the convention he had been hired to speak at?

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