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 does Cecilia say she won't do?
(a) Take a shower.
(b) Stay.
(c) Leave.
(d) Make dinner.

2. In "The Key" Bessie thinks _______________ live in her neighborhood.
(a) Her parents.
(b) Thieves and gangsters.
(c) Her grandchildren.
(d) Former Presidents.

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

4. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," the family is waiting onshore for ____________.
(a) The father.
(b) A policeman.
(c) The mother.
(d) A priest.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin,", how old is Richard?
(a) 12.
(b) 22.
(c) 17.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A City of Churches" who shows Cecilia around?

2. In "The Country Husband" what does Julia love to do?

3. In "The Key" whom has Bessie written letters to for help?

4. In "The Key" what does Bessie have a hard time doing?

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?

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