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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 people punches Ozzy in the nose in the story "Conversation of the Jews"?
(a) The rabbi.
(b) A school bully.
(c) His mother.
(d) The doctor.

2. How did Norma Jean and Leroy's baby die?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) During childbirth.
(c) From SIDS.
(d) From leukemia.

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

4. How does Jack feel after he accidentally kills his brother?
(a) Evil.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Confused.
(d) Guilty.

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

6. What do the sailors use to coax the monkey down from the mast when it is upset?
(a) Bread.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Music.
(d) Money.

7. When David finally reaches a doctor with his father, how long has his father already been dead?
(a) One day.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

8. What color are the monkey's eyes in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Pink.
(d) Green.

9. In the story "Akhnilo," how many words does Eddie Fenn believe he can hear being whispered in the wind?
(a) 8 words.
(b) 6 words.
(c) 2 words.
(d) 4 words.

10. In the story "The Misfits," what does Gay Langland do for a living?
(a) He is a garbage man.
(b) He is a cowboy.
(c) He is a mechanic.
(d) He is a salesman.

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

12. How does Poma react when she discovers the truth about Ile Galven's past?
(a) She kills him.
(b) She kills herself.
(c) She marries him.
(d) She leaves him.

13. Which of the following adjectives is NOT used to describe Connie in the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"
(a) Pretty.
(b) Outgoing.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Poor.

14. What does the narrator's father hope to accomplish by playing cards in the story "The Lover of Horses"?
(a) Winning a fortune.
(b) Saving his family's house.
(c) Cheating death.
(d) Dying with dignity.

15. With whom is the narrator having problems at the time he escapes to the cove in "Water Liars"?
(a) His wife.
(b) His boss.
(c) His mother.
(d) His neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack Hawthorne accidentally kill his brother in the story "Redemption"?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Arnold Friend's relationship with Connie?

3. What is the name of Gay's wife in the story "The Misfits"?

4. What religion does Leo Finkle practice in the story "The Magic Barrel"?

5. How many of the threesome survive the fishing trip in the story "The Ledge"?

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