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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" want to buy a telescope?
(a) He does not want a telescope.
(b) To spy on someone in a nearby apartment.
(c) To look at stars.
(d) For fun.

2. In "Charles Lebourne," who has a gallbladder issue?
(a) Charles Lebourne.
(b) Cathy.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Mrs. Elberhart.

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

4. How do the narrator and Hester react when Stevick dies in "Orez"?
(a) They are indifferent.
(b) They are angry.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They are shocked.

5. Why does Mrs. Elberhart keep to herself?
(a) She hates people.
(b) She is shy.
(c) She is afraid of getting sick.
(d) She is afraid of getting others sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Yorrick," who is Catherine?

2. Why does the narrator of "Charles Lebourne" hold Lebourne's leg up on his shoulder for hours?

3. In "Mrs. Elberhart," who dies of brain infection?

4. Why does the narrator of "Yorrick" move into Mrs. Ellison's house?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Whose father owns a sword in "Orez"?

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

4. In "Charles Lebourne," what is Tulip Tree?

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

6. Why does the narrator of "Yorrick" slash people's tires?

7. How does Mrs. Elberhart die?

8. In "Orez," who is Orez?

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

10. In "Yorrick," who is Mrs. Ellison?

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