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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tancredi, Las Papas, The Black Dog, Snow, The Explosion in the Parlor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the protagonist of A Lover's Ear always carry with her?
(a) An earring.
(b) An ear pick.
(c) A tooth pick.
(d) A coin.

2. What is Katya's lover's profession in Katya?
(a) British officer.
(b) Baker.
(c) Senator.
(d) Soviet officer.

3. The story On Hope comes from what country?
(a) United States.
(b) Canada.
(c) Israel.
(d) Argentina.

4. How does the woman in Terminal attempt suicide?
(a) Overdose.
(b) Slit wrists.
(c) Shooting.
(d) Hanging.

5. What dish is the father preparing in Las Papas?
(a) Veal Piccata.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Chicken Parmesan.
(d) Chicken Cacciatore.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author of The Grass-Eaters hails from where?

2. Who is the author of Don't You Blame Anyone?

3. How old is the student in The Boy?

4. What holiday begins The Black Dog?

5. As Marta falls in The Falling Girl, the people get gradually more and more what as she nears the ground?

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