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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?
(a) A piece of her mind.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A purse.
(d) Money.

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

3. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the family do after they are all in the new home?
(a) Throws a party.
(b) Argues.
(c) Grieves.
(d) Makes dinner.

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

5. Who wrote "The Country Husband"?
(a) John Updike.
(b) Jean Stanford.
(c) John Cheever.
(d) Dorothy Parker.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Christmas Gift" why does Sill enter the store?

2. In "Christmas Gift" who is having a baby?

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," how does the family lose contact with Richard?

4. In "A City of Churches" what do the citizens tell Cecilia they will not do?

5. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?

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