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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the father ask the narrator for?
(a) Her shirt.
(b) Her barrette.
(c) Her underwear.
(d) Her money.

2. In "Two Square Feet," where did the narrator and her husband recently live?
(a) Germany.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Spain.
(d) Finland.

3. In "Breath From the Depths," what are Lola's favorite slippers?
(a) Leather.
(b) Foam.
(c) Red felt.
(d) Blue suede.

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does the note Lola puts on the fridge say?
(a) Run!
(b) You need food.
(c) Paul is dead.
(d) My name is Lola, this is my house.

5. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola offer her next-door neighbor?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Food.
(c) Boxes.
(d) Time.

6. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the man give to the narrator that she refuses?
(a) A stuffed animal.
(b) Money.
(c) A hat.
(d) A slip of paper.

7. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the man offer to get for the narrator?
(a) Dinner.
(b) A dress.
(c) Ice cream.
(d) Candy.

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

9. In "An Unlucky Man," what is the second personal thing the narrator tells the man?
(a) She is an only child.
(b) She is nervous.
(c) She is not wearing underwear.
(d) She has two sisters.

10. In "An Unlucky Man," what is the first thing the person who sits next to the narrator says to her?
(a) "Time to find a drink."
(b) "Here is my card."
(c) "How's it going?"
(d) "You will be OK."

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

12. In "Breath From the Depths," after Lola's husband dies, what are the only things left in the garden?
(a) Onions and dill.
(b) Kale and turnips.
(c) Tomatoes and onions.
(d) Tomatoes and lemons.

13. In "An Unlucky Man," who helps the family get to the hospital fast?
(a) An ambulance.
(b) The police.
(c) The friends.
(d) The neighbor.

14. In "Two Square Feet," where is the pharmacy on Santa Fe near?
(a) Cross Station.
(b) Carranza Station.
(c) Bearing Station.
(d) Helios Station.

15. In "Breath From the Depths," what news does Lola tell her husband about the boy next door?
(a) He has a new partner.
(b) He has been fired from his job.
(c) He is missing.
(d) He dropped out of school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Two Square Feet," what does the narrator's mother-in-law want her to buy?

2. In "Two Square Feet," what does the mother-in-law insist on doing for the narrator and her husband?

3. In "Breath From the Depths," what incident remained vivid in Lola's mind even though there were things she could not remember from her past?

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola think of her neighbor's house?

5. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the man start to fill in next to the narrator for a while?

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