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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who cuts their finger in the story, Just Before the War with the Eskimos?
(a) Selena.
(b) Ginnie's tennis coach.
(c) Ginnie.
(d) Selena's brother.

2. Who is Eric?
(a) Franklin's friend.
(b) Selena's brother.
(c) Ginnie's father.
(d) Ginnie's brother.

3. Who tries to kill the Laughing Man?
(a) Dufarge.
(b) Black Wing.
(c) The Chief.
(d) Omba.

4. Why is Mr. Weyinburg at home from work?
(a) He broke a leg.
(b) He has a cold.
(c) He has a hernia.
(d) His car is in a snow bank.

5. Who is Seymour Glass?
(a) Muriel's uncle.
(b) Muriel's husband.
(c) Muriel's brother.
(d) Muriel's father.

6. How many male characters appear on the scene in the story, Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

7. Who is going to fight the Eskimos?
(a) Everyone.
(b) All the men.
(c) Old guys over the age of 60.
(d) All the women.

8. What does Seymour do to Sybil right before they get out of the water?
(a) He kisses one of her feet.
(b) He drops her into the water.
(c) He shows her the fish he is looking for.
(d) He splashes her.

9. Where is the Chief from?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Statan Island.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New York.

10. Who thinks Seymour is "manic?"
(a) Muriel's father.
(b) Muriel's mother.
(c) Muriel.
(d) The psychiatrist.

11. What does Ginnie believe she is unfairly paying for?
(a) Court fees.
(b) Cab fare.
(c) Tennis balls.
(d) Lunch.

12. Who is Muriel Glass speaking with on the telephone at the beginning of the story, A Perfect Day for Bananafish?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The hotel operator.
(d) Her brother.

13. What do the boys do on sunny days?
(a) Play sports.
(b) Do homework.
(c) Go to a museum.
(d) Paint.

14. What time of year is the story, Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut, set?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

15. What does Selena's brother offer for Ginnie to eat?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A chicken sandwich.
(c) A piece of cheese.
(d) Tomato soup.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is very ill in the story, Just Before the War with the Eskimos?

2. Why does Muriel's telephone caller ask so many questions about Seymour's behavior?

3. Who is John Gedsudski?

4. Who is Mr. Weyinburg?

5. What room number is Muriel Glass staying in at the hotel?

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