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

2. In "The Hitch-Hikers" where does Tom Harris take the men?
(a) A funeral.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A church.
(d) A motel.

3. In "The Country Husband" who is Anne?
(a) The babysitter.
(b) Francis' daughter.
(c) The maid.
(d) Francis' wife.

4. In "Wild Plums" who asks the young girl to go pluming?
(a) Her father.
(b) Teresa.
(c) The Slump family.
(d) Her mother.

5. In "The Country Husband" what does Julia love to do?
(a) Shop.
(b) Cook.
(c) Go to dinner parties.
(d) Sew.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Killers" why do the two men want to kill Ole Anderson?

2. In "The Killers" why do the two killers enter a particular public place?

3. In "The Other Woman," in front of whom does the storyteller cry?

4. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?

5. In "The Other Woman" when does the storyteller think of the other woman?

(see the answer key)

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