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1. What is the setting of The Falling Girl? Who is the central character and what action does she take in the beginning of the story?

In The Falling Girl by Dino Buzzati, Marta leaps from the top of a skyscraper in the middle of the city. She is excited to arrive at the first floor where a party is being held. The upper floors wave hello to her on the way down, telling her not to move so quickly, to enjoy the passing time. As she falls still lower, fewer people call to her. With each lower floor, the tenants become older.

2. What event has taken place in the beginning of Death of the Right Fielder? What actions do the characters take?

In Death of the Right Fielder by Stuart Dybek, a local baseball club notices that its right fielder has suddenly died on the field. He was never very good or well-liked, and they have no clue how he died. They think perhaps he was shot or tripped trying for a catch. They bury him in the field as the sun sets and try their best to cover the mound and prevent another mishap.

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