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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cathedral.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says that his wife first contacted the blind man after how much time had passed since she’d worked for him?
(a) 3 years
(b) 1 year
(c) 8 months
(d) 5 years

2. What are in the bottom of the shopping bag that the narrator gathers for the blind man at night?
(a) Coupons
(b) Onion skins
(c) Marshmallows
(d) Coffee beans

3. What word from the story refers to a hooded garment worn by monks?
(a) Mukluk
(b) Cowl
(c) Anorak
(d) Kimono

4. “Cathedral” is a short story that is driven by what literary element?
(a) Plot
(b) Setting
(c) Character
(d) Irony

5. The narrator notes in the story that “A wink is the same thing as” what “to a blind man”?
(a) A kick
(b) A jump
(c) A wave
(d) A nod

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the narrator say he’s been in his current position (of employment) when asked by the blind man?

2. What does the blind man ask the narrator after giving prefacing it with, “Hey, listen. I hope you don’t mind my asking you. Can I ask you something? Let me ask you a simple question, yes or no”?

3. How many short stories are included in the anthology Cathedral?

4. What color is all of the blind man’s attire when he arrives?

5. By what familyar nickname does the blind man call the narrator?

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