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" Cecilia works for ____________.
(a) A school.
(b) A car rental company.
(c) A bank.
(d) An insurance agency.

2. In "Christmas Gift" who is having a baby?
(a) The boy's sister.
(b) The family dog.
(c) The boy's mother.
(d) The neighbor's wife.

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

4. In "Theft" what is the main character doing when the thief enters her apartment?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Talking on the telephone.
(c) Eating.
(d) Taking a bath.

5. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," the family is coming from ___________________.
(a) Germany.
(b) The Ukraine.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Key" who keeps Bessie's groceries for her?

2. In "The Country Husband" who is Anne?

3. In "The Country Husband" whom does Francis recognize at his neighbor's house?

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

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?

(see the answer key)

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