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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Simple-minded.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Comedic.
(d) Apathetic.

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

3. What is the name of the first babysitter Carlyle hires?
(a) Annie.
(b) Debbie.
(c) Susie.
(d) Janie.

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

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

6. What was Sarah doing at the time she disappeared?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Rock climbing.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Swimming.

7. 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 convict.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A princess.
(d) A waitress.

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

9. What is the name of Earl's daughter?
(a) Charlene.
(b) Charity.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Cheryl.

10. During what type of weather does the girl remember feeding birds with her father in the story, "Verona"?
(a) In the snow.
(b) In the sleet.
(c) In the rain.
(d) In the sunshine.

11. Which of the following was NOT a way Louise's roommate uses to support Louise in her weight loss goals?
(a) She bribes Louise.
(b) She exercises with Louise.
(c) She cooks for Louise.
(d) She speaks kindly to Louise.

12. What prompts the gypsy man to raise his head and shout a war cry in the story, "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The music on the radio.
(b) A broadcast on television news.
(c) An article in the newspaper.
(d) There is no reason for his war cry.

13. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Bronx.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

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

15. Which of Louise's relations is most strict about her food intake in the story, "The Fat Girl"?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her father.
(c) No one monitors Louise's food intake.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, "The Fisherman From Chihuahua," what type of business does Pendleton own?

2. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?

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

4. How many children does Carlyle have?

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

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