The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Two 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 | Two 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 369-492.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what instrument does the sister play?
(a) Oboe.
(b) Violin.
(c) Piano.
(d) Guitar.

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

3. In "That in Aleppo Once..." to whom are the letters written?
(a) S.
(b) Ruth.
(c) V.
(d) Anna.

4. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what color is the guitar?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

5. In "The Country Husband" Francis had been in the __________.
(a) Navy.
(b) Army.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Marines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Other Woman" what is the name of the storyteller?

3. In "The Killers" what was Ole Anderson's former profession?

4. In "Wild Plums" what does the Slump family throw to the narrator?

5. Who wrote "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" ?

(see the answer key)

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