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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the narrator's sister drink?
(a) Soda.
(b) Bleach.
(c) Water.
(d) Juice.

3. In "Breath From the Depths," where does Lola always keep her list?
(a) The fridge.
(b) Her apron pocket.
(c) Her box in the kitchen.
(d) Under the pillow.

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola ask her neighbor if she think someone might be giving to her son?
(a) A gun.
(b) Money.
(c) Chocolate milk.
(d) Drugs.

5. In "Two Square Feet," why does the narrator listen to her mother-in-law?
(a) She has nothing better to do.
(b) She loves her.
(c) She is tired.
(d) Her husband makes her.

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

7. 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 let the boy drive her car.
(c) Lola knew he was in trouble but waited to call the police.
(d) Lola yelled at the boy and made him feel badly.

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

9. In "An Unlucky Man," where does the man take the narrator after leaving the hospital?
(a) His house.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) The kiosk.
(d) A shop.

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

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

12. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola think is happening in the grocery store when she sees the woman coming towards her?
(a) She thinks the woman coming towards her is herself, from the past.
(b) She thinks the woman will hug her.
(c) She thinks the woman will rob her.
(d) She thinks the woman is her daughter.

13. In "Two Square Feet," how much money does the mother-in-law get at the pawn shop for her item?
(a) $100.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $30.
(d) $10.

14. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the man warn the narrator not to do with him?
(a) Get angry with him.
(b) Get persnickety.
(c) Lead him on.
(d) Try to make him laugh.

15. In "Breath From the Depths," what becomes broken in Lola's house?
(a) Chairs.
(b) Tables.
(c) Mirrors.
(d) Stoves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Two Square Feet," what did the boxes the narrator and her husband used to pack up their apartment originally contain?

3. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the father ask the narrator for?

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola tell Susana she can not lend her after all, towards the end of the story?

5. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola lie to the authorities about after her husband dies?

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