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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 493-564.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," the boy has a crush on ___________.
(a) His sister.
(b) Miss Aehle.
(c) Richard.
(d) Marie.

2. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?
(a) The storekeeper.
(b) A bum.
(c) The priest.
(d) The doctor.

3. In "Theft" what is the main character's name?
(a) Sophia.
(b) We are not told.
(c) Renee.
(d) Anna.

4. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what has the father gotten for all the children?
(a) New hats and clothes.
(b) Candy.
(c) Savings bonds.
(d) A new puppy.

5. In "Theft" who tries to steal from the main character?
(a) A friend.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A lover.
(d) A janitress.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," the family is waiting onshore for ____________.

2. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," how did the brother die?

3. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the family do after they are all in the new home?

4. In "Theft" what is the main character doing when the thief enters her apartment?

5. In "Christmas Gift" what is the boy's name?

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