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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The Incas.
(b) The Moors.
(c) The Paracas.
(d) The Mayans.

2. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?
(a) On horseback.
(b) On a bicycle.
(c) On foot.
(d) In a car.

3. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His keys.
(d) His check book.

4. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?
(a) Medig.
(b) Fedig.
(c) Wedig.
(d) Ledig.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Rock Springs," why does Earl find himself on the run?

2. Which of the following aspects of his children's lives does Sean obsessively worry about?

3. 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?

4. How many people's lives did Willi help save thanks to his heroic efforts in WWII?

5. What is the name of Sean's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arty react in the story "The Bystander" when his father is committed to a mental institution?

2. What type of relationship does Louise have with her mother in the story "The Fat Girl"?

3. What part about Arty's life made him feel like a "Bystander"?

4. What is Earl's first impression of the town Rock Springs?

5. Who is Push in the story "A Poetic for Bullies," and who is his sidekick?

6. What arrangement is struck-up between the three destitute characters in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3"?

7. Why doesn't Push like John Williams, and what does he do about it?

8. What type of relationship do George and Lenore have in the story "Weekend"?

9. Why does Vance tell the story of "The Amish Farmer" to his high school English class?

10. Why does Lenore comfort George at the end of the story "Weekend"?

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