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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. What item did the man throw onto the floor in anger?
(a) Glass.
(b) Girlfriend.
(c) Paring Knife.
(d) Dishes.

2. At the end of the story, everyone sings songs by ______.
(a) Whitney Houston.
(b) Jimi Hendrix.
(c) Engelbert Humperdinck.
(d) Eric Clapton.

3. What is the name of the main female character in "Offerings?"
(a) Emily.
(b) Jackie.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Alberta.

4. The man tries to console the woman by saying he will marry her and take her to ______ for a honeymoon.
(a) Canada.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Italy.
(d) Australia.

5. in "Bread," the rich woman refuses to give bread to her sister so that she can feed her _____ children.
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is made using origami?

2. What is the name of the husband in "The Factory?"

3. Where are the friends gathered when they talk about Teddy?

4. Who interviews the widow?

5. Music from what famous musician is playing in the beginning of "The Sewers of Salt Lake?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes the woman to be upset in "Water?" What does the woman do?

2. Discuss Jane's attitude in "Jane." What does Jane do instead of follow her parents' orders?

3. What holiday tragedy happens to Franky Gorky in "The Nicest Kid in the Universe?"

4. The author of "Bread" questions if anyone should eat bread. Why?

5. What is the most interesting thing about the people at "108 John Street?"

6. In "The Cage," a man is trapped with no way to get free under his own power. Explain what happens that what it might mean.

7. Why was the man so distraught in "The Paring Knife?"

8. Girl: Discuss some of the items that the girl must learn to do in the home.

9. What realization does the widow come to in regards to her missing husband?

10. Discuss the life of the young girl in "The Restraints."

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