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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. Which of the following weapons does Daniel use to intimidate Noel after their altercation?
(a) A candlestick.
(b) A knife.
(c) A rope.
(d) A wrench.

2. What is the name of Louise's college roommate?
(a) Holly.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Carrie.
(d) Mary.

3. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?
(a) 4 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

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

5. What is the name of the first babysitter Carlyle hires?
(a) Janie.
(b) Annie.
(c) Susie.
(d) Debbie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Willi react when he hears his father beating his mother at night?

3. What were the doctors who took Sean's father away carrying?

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

5. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Sean's married life like?

3. Why has Earl taken to the road in "Rock Springs" and who does he take with him?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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