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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. In "Mrs. Elberhart," who does not have a car?
(a) Mrs. Ellen.
(b) Mrs. Kaymart.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Mrs. Elberhart.

2. Why do Hester and the narrator of "Orez" move apartments constantly?
(a) For fun.
(b) Out of necessity.
(c) They do not move constantly.
(d) Out of shame.

3. In "Yorrick," who is engaged at the end of the story?
(a) Catherine.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Jane.
(d) Kenneth and Yorrick.

4. Why does the narrator of "Charles Lebourne" hold Lebourne's leg up on his shoulder for hours?
(a) To stretch out his muscles.
(b) For fun.
(c) To relief his pain.
(d) To test his flexibility.

5. Who does Orez attack at the front door?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A pizza guy.
(c) A saleswoman.
(d) The mailman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does the narrator of "Charles Lebourne" travel to?

2. Who is the narrator's doctor?

3. In "Charles Lebourne," what soft drink does Lebourne drink a lot?

4. In "Mrs. Elberhart," who is not afraid of dying?

5. How does Mrs. Elberhart wish to die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Charles Lebourne related to the narrator?

3. In "Orez," who is Stevick?

4. Why is the narrator so curious about Charles Lebourne?

5. In "Orez," who is Orez?

6. Why does Catherine start hanging out at the narrator's house in "Yorrick"?

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

8. How does the narrator of "Mrs. Elberhart" discover Mrs. Elberhart?

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

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

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