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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola add to her list at the end of the story?
(a) Work hard till the end of your shift.
(b) Find him.
(c) Remember to eat.
(d) If you don't remember, wait.

2. In "Breath From the Depths," why does Susana tell Lola she blames her - partially - for her son's death?
(a) Lola killed the boy.
(b) Lola yelled at the boy and made him feel badly.
(c) Lola knew he was in trouble but waited to call the police.
(d) Lola let the boy drive her car.

3. In "Breath From the Depths," when does Lola often take a nap?
(a) In the morning.
(b) Late at night.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) In the afternoon.

4. In "Two Square Feet," where does the narrator currently live?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Germany.
(d) Finland.

5. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the narrator think of her sister?
(a) She is smart.
(b) She always has to be the center of attention.
(c) She is stupid.
(d) She is funny.

6. In "Breath From the Depths," what does the sign in the top drawer of the desk say?
(a) The food is here.
(b) Take your key.
(c) Leave.
(d) The money is here.

7. In "Two Square Feet," what does the narrator think she needs to get back that is still in storage?
(a) Her money.
(b) Her fur coat.
(c) Her table.
(d) Her boxes.

8. In "Breath From the Depths," what does a sign on the front door in Lola's house say?
(a) Don't forget the keys.
(b) You win.
(c) Remember your shoes.
(d) Stop!

9. In "Two Square Feet," what does the mother-in-law do in the living room as she discusses finances with the narrator?
(a) Eats.
(b) Paints her nails.
(c) Listens to music.
(d) Sings.

10. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the mother try to make the younger sister drink?
(a) Water.
(b) Juice.
(c) Milk.
(d) Charcoal.

11. In "An Unlucky Man," what is written on the thing the man gives the narrator?
(a) Nothing.
(b) I love you.
(c) 92.
(d) A prayer.

12. In "Two Square Feet," why does the narrator say she wastes time?
(a) She feels richer wasting time.
(b) She does not know what else to do.
(c) It helps her move forward.
(d) She has no choice.

13. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the father use to signal that he is in an emergency in the car?
(a) His daughter's underwear.
(b) His hat.
(c) His towel.
(d) His wife's scarf.

14. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola think the boy next door is doing to get her husband's attention?
(a) Shouting.
(b) Playing loud music.
(c) Singing.
(d) Throwing pebbles at the house.

15. In "An Unlucky Man," what is the first personal thing the narrator tells the man?
(a) She is nervous.
(b) She has one brother.
(c) It is her birthday.
(d) She is short.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola offer her next-door neighbor?

2. In "Two Square Feet," what does the narrator say she and her husband have lost?

3. In "An Unlucky Man," who helps the family get to the hospital fast?

4. In "An Unlucky Man," where does the man take the narrator after leaving the hospital?

5. In "Two Square Feet," what does the old man who climbs up into the narrator's seat smell like?

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