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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. Why does the narrator of "Charles Lebourne" buy a car?
(a) To prove his wealth.
(b) To get to work faster.
(c) To spy on Charles Lebourne.
(d) He does not buy a car.

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

3. Why does Yorrick start eating meals out?
(a) The narrator spits in his food.
(b) He likes to go out.
(c) He is always on dates.
(d) He is a food writer.

4. In "Mrs. Elberhart," who is Charles Elberhart?
(a) Mrs. Elberhart's uncle.
(b) Mrs. Elberhart's husband.
(c) Mrs. Elberhart's brother.
(d) Mrs. Elberhart's son.

5. In "Yorrick," who are the Harrisons?
(a) The narrator's cousins.
(b) The narrator's clients.
(c) The narrator's family.
(d) The narrator's neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator spit in Yorrick's food?

2. What does the narrator of "Yorrick" try to bring to a potluck?

3. What weapon is used to attempt to kill Orez?

4. How is old is Mrs. Elberhart when she dies?

5. Why does the narrator of "Yorrick" slash the tires of his neighbors and housemates?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Primo?

2. Who was always getting Mrs. Elberhart sick when she was married?

3. In "Yorrick," why does the narrator move into Mrs. Ellison's house?

4. What does the narrator of "Yorrick" want to bring to a neighborhood potluck?

5. In "Charles Lebourne," how does the narrator's mother describe Lebourne?

6. In "Orez," who is Stevick?

7. Who has a gallbladder condition in the story "Charles Lebourne"?

8. Why does Hester want her husband to hurt her in "Orez"?

9. Who is Yorrick?

10. How does the narrator's mother die in "Charles Lebourne"?

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