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

2. 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) An article in the newspaper.
(d) The music on the radio.

3. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?
(a) Ledig.
(b) Fedig.
(c) Medig.
(d) Wedig.

4. 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 do not touch before Arty leaves.
(d) They kiss on the cheeks.

5. Which of the following elements is NOT true about Sean's childhood memory of his father?
(a) They climbed through an open window.
(b) They climbed a rope ladder.
(c) They climbed on the roof of their house.
(d) They climbed down their fire escape.

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

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

8. How long does Mrs. Webster work for Carlyle before he notes a distinct change in his life?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

9. What did the narrator and Sonny argue about while the narrator was on leave from the armed forces?
(a) Sonny's future.
(b) The narrator's marriage.
(c) The war.
(d) Who would pay a dinner tab.

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

11. Which of the following best describes the genre of the stories the editors chose for this collection?
(a) Science-fiction.
(b) Satire.
(c) Realism.
(d) Fantasy.

12. To what does Willi compare his household life after accidentally witnessing his mother having sexual relations?
(a) An unholy tricycle.
(b) An unholy triangle.
(c) An unholy trinity.
(d) An unholy tripod.

13. How much older is George than his wife?
(a) 11 years older.
(b) 41 years older.
(c) 21 years older.
(d) 31 years older.

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

15. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?
(a) His keys.
(b) His check book.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His wallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

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

4. In the story "Rock Springs," why does Earl find himself on the run?

5. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?

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