The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Katrina Kenison
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Katrina Kenison
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 493-564.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A City of Churches" what do the citizens tell Cecilia they will not do?
(a) Cook dinner for her.
(b) Curse.
(c) Rent cars.
(d) Rent to her.

2. In "A City of Churches" what religion does the whole town practice?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Taoism.
(d) Atheism.

3. In "A City of Churches" why do they need Cecilia to stay?
(a) She cooks well.
(b) To teach Sunday school.
(c) To sing in the choir.
(d) In order to make their town perfect.

4. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis buy for Anne?
(a) A cat.
(b) A new dress.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A car.

5. In "The Key" who is the dead person Bessie sees?
(a) Sam, her husband.
(b) Caroline, her daughter.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her Uncle Buck.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?

2. In "The Key" what type of figure does Bessie have?

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what instrument does Richard play?

4. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does the boy turn to after he realizes he is losing his best friend?

5. In "The Key" what does Bessie know her landlord has put in her house?

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