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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," why is the mother nervous to see the father?
(a) She doesn't like him.
(b) She is always nervous.
(c) She has not told him of the death.
(d) She no longer loves him.

2. Who wrote "The Other Woman"?
(a) John Smith.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Maya Angelou.
(d) Sherwood Anderson.

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

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

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," who is the boy's best friend?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) Richard.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "That in Aleppo Once..." whom does the narrator find on the boat?

2. In "The Country Husband" how does Francis assault Julia?

3. In "Wild Plums" what is the narrator's name?

4. In "The Killers" who goes to warn Ole that people want to kill him?

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what instrument does Richard play?

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