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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 369-492.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy directions?
(a) The storekeeper.
(b) A customer.
(c) A priest.
(d) The doctor.

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

3. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what has the father gotten for all the children?
(a) A new puppy.
(b) Savings bonds.
(c) New hats and clothes.
(d) Candy.

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?
(a) French fries.
(b) Exercising.
(c) Knowing he doesn't want the same things as the doctor.
(d) Feeling the sun in his face.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?
(a) They have no talent.
(b) They look alike.
(c) They are dating.
(d) They are musical prodigies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," the sister has a crush on ______________.

2. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," whom does Mr. Trexler visit?

3. In "The Hitch-Hikers" Sobby takes a bottle from ____________.

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler travel several blocks without doing?

5. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" what is Connie doing when Arnold shows up?

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