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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. "A Public Denial" is about a man wanting to clear up an ugly rumor about his ______.
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Sister.
(c) Wife.
(d) Mother.

2. In "Pendergrast's Daughter," what is the name of the girlfriend?
(a) Louann.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Leann.

3. The woman gets ---- new cats.
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. How did the couple meet in "232-9979?"
(a) Car accident.
(b) TV show.
(c) Circus.
(d) Party.

5. What kind of disease is contracted by the family cat?
(a) Heartworms.
(b) Parvovirus.
(c) Distemper.
(d) Rabies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Love Poems," a man decides to write a love poem for which occasion?

2. In "The Appalachian Trail," a woman has decided to hike the ______ mile length of the trail.

3. What is the man's first name?

4. What is the name of the male lead character in "Fingers?"

5. What animal attacks the trainer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the woman intend to trick her boyfriend in "I Get Smart?"

2. Explain the goal of the stones in the desert.

3. In "The One Sitting There," a woman has difficulty cleaning out her refrigerator. What is the problem?

4. In "Love Poems," a man is inspired to write a love poem to his mistress. It is the best poem the man has ever written. Discuss the man's work and what he does with it in the end.

5. How do Karen and Konrad meet in "Roseville?" What event does the meeting prompt?

6. In "Vision Out of the Corner of One Eye" tells the story of two people on a train. What happens between the man and woman?

7. "The Appalachian Trail" reflects the story of a wife determined to hike the 2,000 mile trail. Discuss the husband's reaction to the trip.

8. Discuss the attitude of the man in "Wedding Night."

9. Explain why Mr. Mumsford is so angry. What does the man intend to do? Why?

10. What common topic is discussed between the woman and the soldier in "Dish Night?"

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