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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following examples is NOT a way that Push attempts to show dominance over John Williams?
(a) He challenges him to a fight.
(b) He makes jokes about him.
(c) He sprays graffiti about him around town.
(d) He eggs his house.

3. What does Lewis complain about during his meeting with Arty?
(a) The food.
(b) His health.
(c) His loud neighbor.
(d) His scratchy bed sheets.

4. 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 Daniel stole Noel's wallet.
(c) Because Noel thought Daniel was being aggressive.
(d) Because Noel's wife and Daniel are having an affair.

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?
(a) Emily's boss.
(b) No one stands up for Willi.
(c) Emily.
(d) Emily's daughter.

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

7. 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.

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

9. If Sonny could choose any of the following occupations for himself, which would he choose?
(a) Police Officer.
(b) Musician.
(c) Politician.
(d) Farmer.

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

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

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

13. How many children does Carlyle have?
(a) 3 children.
(b) 4 children.
(c) 1 child.
(d) 2 children.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What news does Arty receive about his father on the first day he visits him in the mental institution?

3. What is the name of Louise's college roommate?

4. Which of the following alcoholic beverages is Sonny's drink of choice?

5. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?

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