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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 Other Woman" the storyteller receives a letter from his fiancee. What does the letter say?
(a) She wants to call off the marriage.
(b) She has cheated on him.
(c) She knows he will cheat on her but she will forgive him.
(d) It professes and explains the love she feels for him.

2. In "The Killers" what is the name of the location that the first part of the story takes place?
(a) Pershing Middle School.
(b) Henry's.
(c) St. Mary's.
(d) RaceTrak.

3. Who wrote "The Hitch-Hikers"?
(a) Augusten Burroughs.
(b) Dorothy Parker.
(c) Eudora Welty.
(d) E.B. White.

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

5. In "Wild Plums" why does the young girl jump off her father's carriage?
(a) To get a drink of water.
(b) To run away.
(c) To play with the dog.
(d) To see if Mrs. Slump wore underwear.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where does Connie say she is going with her friends?

2. In "Theft" what is the main character's name?

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

4. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" why doesn't Connie want to go on the family outing?

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin,", how old is Richard?

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