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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Orez," why does Hester ask her husband to physically harm her?
(a) She feels guilty.
(b) To terminate her pregnancy.
(c) For fun.
(d) She feels ashamed.

2. In "Charles Lebourne," who smokes a lot?
(a) Jane.
(b) Charles Lebourne.
(c) Cathy.
(d) The narrator.

3. What baked good does the narrator of "Yorrick" drop and ruin?
(a) A cheesecake.
(b) A cookie.
(c) A pie.
(d) A wedding cake.

4. In "Orez," whose father used to swing a sword at trees?
(a) Jane's.
(b) The narrator's.
(c) Hester's.
(d) John's.

5. In "Charles Lebourne," what is Tulip Tree?
(a) A beach.
(b) A club.
(c) An apartment building.
(d) A band.

6. In "Yorrick," who is Kenneth?
(a) The Harrison's plumber.
(b) The Harrison's neighbor.
(c) The Harrison's nanny.
(d) The Harrison's gardener.

7. In "Charles Lebourne," why does the narrator begin spending a lot of time in a parking lot?
(a) To spy on Charles Lebourne.
(b) To observe people.
(c) To meet women.
(d) He does not spend time in parking lots.

8. Who offers to clean Mrs. Ellison's yard In "Yorrick"?
(a) Jake.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Allen.

9. What does Yorrick bring to a potluck dinner?
(a) Soda.
(b) Chips.
(c) A wedding cake.
(d) Paper plates.

10. Who begins taking Mrs. Elberhart to doctor's appointments?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her friend.
(c) The narrator's wife.
(d) The narrator.

11. In "Yorrick," who is Mrs. Ellison?
(a) The narrator's aunt.
(b) The narrator's mother.
(c) The narrator's landlord.
(d) The narrator's wife.

12. Why does Hester travel to Chicago in "Orez"?
(a) For fun.
(b) For an abortion.
(c) For work.
(d) To get married.

13. Who does the narrator of "Mrs. Elberhart" find dirty and unkempt?
(a) Mrs. Elberhart.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) Mrs. Ellen.

14. In "Yorrick," who is Caroline?
(a) The Harrison's nanny.
(b) The Harrison's housekeeper.
(c) The Harrison's niece.
(d) The Harrison's daughter.

15. What weapon is used to attempt to kill Orez?
(a) A knife.
(b) A tazer.
(c) A gun.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mrs. Elberhart," who is Mrs. Kaymart?

2. Who is always anxious in "Orez"?

3. In "Orez," who is Hester Price?

4. In "Orez," who is Jason?

5. In "Yorrick," who is engaged at the end of the story?

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