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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 'The Third Prize', 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky', 'Open Winter', and 'Barn Burning'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the father in "The Egg" think he can improve his second business?
(a) By hiring more people.
(b) By letting someone else run it.
(c) By being meaner to customers.
(d) By being happier to customers.

2. What is the name of the local tribe leader in "An Outpost of Progress"?
(a) Makola.
(b) Gobila.
(c) Kayerts.
(d) Carlier.

3. What makes Foiral think that the home owner is rich?
(a) He has blank checks.
(b) He has bought dozens of homes.
(c) He wears a lot of expensive clothing.
(d) He said he is rich.

4. What does Sartoris think has happened to his father?
(a) He has run away.
(b) He has shot himself.
(c) He has been jailed.
(d) He has been shot.

5. Who is Beech and Apling's employer?
(a) Makola.
(b) Cooper.
(c) Gobila.
(d) Gervais.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lefty's ethnic background?

2. What does Jack Potter do for a living?

3. Where does Michael stop by after his card game?

4. In "Impulse," what is Michael's last name?

5. Who does George exchange hats with in "The Third Prize"?

(see the answer key)

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