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 "Christmas Gift" why does Sill enter the store?
(a) To buy sugar.
(b) To get warm.
(c) He sees his father through the window.
(d) He is hurt and needs help.

2. In "Theft" what is stolen?
(a) Money.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A purse.
(d) A watch.

3. Who wrote "Theft"?
(a) Katherine Anne Porter.
(b) Sam Collins.
(c) Fannie Flagg.
(d) Dorothy Parker.

4. In "The Key" how many children does Bessie have?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

5. In "The Key" what type of figure does Bessie have?
(a) Fat.
(b) Hourglass.
(c) Lumpy.
(d) Skinny.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?

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

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

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

5. In "The Key" what does Bessie know her landlord has put in her house?

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