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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 word does the man use to describe the drama regarding the hero and heroine of the story?
(a) Silly.
(b) Manufactured.
(c) Candid.
(d) Sordid.

2. Music from what famous musician is playing in the beginning of "The Sewers of Salt Lake?"
(a) Four Tops.
(b) Elvis.
(c) Jerry Lee Lewis.
(d) Beatles.

3. Where are the friends gathered when they talk about Teddy?
(a) Teddy's garage.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Golf course.
(d) Tavern.

4. Which of the following is not one of the sisters mentioned in "Corners?"
(a) Amy.
(b) Mildred.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Marie.

5. Who interviews the widow?
(a) Writer.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Grandson.
(d) Neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The boy uses two of his three wishes to change which of the following:

2. Who does something to upset one of the sisters?

3. One customer leaves ____ as a tip.

4. In "A Chronicler's Sin," a town is plagued by ______.

5. What type of music is often played by the roommates?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Emily feel invisible in "Offerings?" What does Emily do after she collects a large number of apologies?

2. Discuss the odd behavior in the town described in "A Chronicler's Sin."

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

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

5. Discuss what might happen after the owner finds the dead rabbit in "Here's Another Ending."

6. Vines: Discuss the man's main issue in "Vines" and what he says to his wife. How does the wife respond?

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

8. What is the thing that seems to bother the woman most in "The Haircut?"

9. 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.

10. In "Corners," what are the sisters doing at the beginning of the story? What upsets Jessie so much that she runs outside?

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