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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 what does Willi compare his household life after accidentally witnessing his mother having sexual relations?
(a) An unholy tripod.
(b) An unholy triangle.
(c) An unholy trinity.
(d) An unholy tricycle.

2. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?
(a) Norway.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Germany.
(d) Sweden.

3. In the story "Fever," what is Carlyle's relationship status?
(a) He is engaged.
(b) He is dating.
(c) He is divorced.
(d) He is married.

4. How does Sean react when he gets stuck in the elevator with the young man?
(a) He remains calm.
(b) He panics.
(c) He begins weeping.
(d) He becomes aggressive.

5. In the story, "Rock Springs," what handicap affects Terrel?
(a) Terrel does not have a handicap.
(b) He is deaf.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He is mute.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the latest story in this collection published?

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

3. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?

4. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?

5. Who is responsible for finding Mrs. Webster, Carlyle's future babysitter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reaction does the narrator have when watching Sonny play his music in the story "Sonny's Blues"?

2. How does Arty's father react when his son comes for a visit at the mental institution in the story "The Bystander"?

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

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

5. What pleasant memory does the young girl from the story "Verona" have about her father from her childhood?

6. How does Louise's husband react when Louise gains weight during her pregnancy?

7. What is Carlyle's life like at the opening of the story "Fever"?

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

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

10. How does Pendleton react to the newcomer in his restaurant in the story "The Fisherman From Chihuahua"?

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