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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 facts about Leroy's wife, Norma Jean, is NOT true?
(a) She eats healthy food.
(b) She takes classes to better herself.
(c) She exercises daily.
(d) She inherited a large sum of money.

2. What fierce storm tore up the land, causing the monkey to become adrift in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) A monsoon.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) A flood.
(d) A typhoon.

3. How many ducks do the fisherman and his boys shoot during their first attempt on their trip?
(a) 17 ducks.
(b) 7 ducks.
(c) None.
(d) 27 ducks.

4. In the story "The Lover of Horses," what does the narrator's family do for a living?
(a) They are horse breeders.
(b) They are horse whisperers.
(c) They are horse trainers.
(d) They are horse wranglers.

5. What is the name of Jack Hawthorne's brother?
(a) Brian.
(b) Elliott.
(c) David.
(d) Carter.

6. According to myth, what bait can a man use to catch fish from the water of the Cove in the story "Water Liars"?
(a) No bait is needed.
(b) Grass.
(c) Peanut butter.
(d) Shoe leather.

7. What is the name of Gay's wife in the story "The Misfits"?
(a) Charity.
(b) Roslyn.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Eve.

8. What religion does Leo Finkle practice in the story "The Magic Barrel"?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Islam.

9. On what holiday does the fisherman take his son and nephew out into the water to shoot ducks?
(a) Independence Day.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Halloween.

10. Which of the boys is most troubled by the events leading up to the death in the story "Murderers" and thinks about the events during the whole time at camp?
(a) Harold.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Philip.
(d) Frank.

11. From what country is "The General" in the story "Redemption?
(a) Russia.
(b) Spain.
(c) Egypt.
(d) France.

12. Which of the following boys is NOT present in the story "Murderers"?
(a) Frank Delano.
(b) Arnold Bloom.
(c) Harold Cohen.
(d) Philip Liebowitz.

13. How does the monkey react when the captain looks him straight in the eyes in "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) He ignores the stare.
(b) He becomes calm.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He becomes enraged.

14. What is the name of Leo Finkle's wife?
(a) Maureen.
(b) Stella.
(c) Julia.
(d) Collette.

15. In "The Christian Roommates," which of the following facts about Henry is NOT true in the story?
(a) He is a vegetarian.
(b) He is an artist with a spinning wheel.
(c) He is an atheist.
(d) He is a mediocre student.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the young boy die in the story "Murderers"?

2. How does Jancy's father react when she tells him that she is driving to visit with her boyfriend?

3. Who tells Gil that Galven Ile is a murderer?

4. Which of the following adjectives is NOT used to describe Connie in the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

5. How does the monkey die in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

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