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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 "The Angel of the Bridge," what is the mother afraid of in the story about her and her son?
(a) Airplanes.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Kids.
(d) Birds.

2. What does Gee Gee do at the second dinner party in "The Scarlet Moving Van?"
(a) Throws food.
(b) Stands up on the table.
(c) Yells.
(d) Crys.

3. Where does Marlon Brando appear in the book?
(a) In the thank yous.
(b) On the back page.
(c) On a list of things that will not appear in the book.
(d) On the cover.

4. Who invents Olga?
(a) The children.
(b) The girlfriend.
(c) The woman.
(d) The man.

5. In "The Angel of the Bridge," what is the man embarrassed by?
(a) His elderly mother.
(b) His accent.
(c) His mustache.
(d) His weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the son is fearful?

2. What is the setting for "The Chimera"?

3. What is the narrator in the story about inheritance?

4. Who is Gee-Gee?

5. Why does Charlie decide to go home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Richard described in "The Lowboy?"

2. How does Cheever feel about Marlon Brando?

3. How does Mr. Folkestone's behavior change throughout the story?

4. Why does the man in The Chimera have sour feelings about his wife?

5. What is it about the elderly mother in the "The Angel and the Bridge" that irks her son?

6. How does usually behave Gee Gee when he drinks?

7. Although the mother in the "The Angel and the Bridge" is spry and lively, what faults does she have?

8. What is Marcie's reaction to dealing with Charlie's departure?

9. How does the husband in "The Chimera" feel after Olga leaves?

10. What is Donna Carla's family history?

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