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

2. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?
(a) A typewriter.
(b) A bathtub.
(c) A clothes iron.
(d) A tractor.

3. What country had John Williams been traveling in before settling in Push's neighborhood?
(a) India.
(b) England.
(c) Morocco.
(d) France.

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

5. Which of the following best describes the genre of the stories the editors chose for this collection?
(a) Realism.
(b) Science-fiction.
(c) Satire.
(d) Fantasy.

Short Answer Questions

1. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?

2. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?

3. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

4. How many children does Carlyle have?

5. In the story "Willi," where does Willi live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Sean is trapped in an elevator in the story "Midair"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Eileen react to the news of Carlyle's illness in the story "Fever"?

10. What memory does Sean have of his father from when he was a 6 year old boy in the story "Midair"?

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