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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Emily's daughter in the story "Talk of Heroes"?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Dahlia.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Janice.

4. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?
(a) Snow.
(b) Rain.
(c) Hail.
(d) Sleet.

5. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A random woman.
(c) A small boy.
(d) A co-worker.

6. In the story "Rock Springs," why does Earl find himself on the run?
(a) For stealing a car.
(b) For robbing a bank.
(c) For punching a mobster.
(d) For writing bad checks.

7. What is the name of Louise's college roommate?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Mary.
(c) Holly.
(d) Carrie.

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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 wallet.
(d) His shoes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Willi compare his household life after accidentally witnessing his mother having sexual relations?

2. What does Carlyle do for a living?

3. What fears does Arty have about his emotions before meeting with his father at the mental hospital?

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

5. What were the doctors who took Sean's father away carrying?

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