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" 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.

2. In "Christmas Gift" what does the storekeeper give the boy?
(a) Candy.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) A spitwad.
(d) Sugar.

3. In "The Country Husband" Clayton Thomas is engaged to _______________.
(a) Madeleine.
(b) Anne.
(c) Julia.
(d) Charlotte.

4. In "Theft" the thief is stealing for ____________.
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her niece.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Theft" what is stolen?

2. In "A City of Churches" what are Cecilia's options for lodging?

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

4. In "The Country Husband" what event happens at the beginning of the story?

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

(see the answer key)

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