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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?
(a) Carlyle's girlfriend.
(b) Carlyle's boss.
(c) Carlyle's neighbor.
(d) Carlyle's daughter.

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

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

4. What drug was Sonny arrested for selling?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Crack.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Acid.

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

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

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

8. Which of the following adjectives would Sean use to describe his work life?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Boring.
(c) Stressful.
(d) Complicated.

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

10. From what country is the man who comes to the restaurant in Pendleton's town and eats alone?
(a) He is Mexican.
(b) He is Peruvian.
(c) He is Columbian.
(d) He is Argentinean.

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

12. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?
(a) Junot Diaz.
(b) John Steinbeck.
(c) Raymond Carver.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

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

14. What act of affection do Lewis and Arty share before Arty leaves his father alone in the hospital?
(a) They kiss on the cheeks.
(b) They hug.
(c) They do not touch before Arty leaves.
(d) They shake hands.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the girl in the story "Verona"?

4. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?

5. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?

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