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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 211-294.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?
(a) He was appointed to a government position and recognized for his poetry.
(b) He was voted "Man of the Year."
(c) He caught a wanted criminal and received a reward.
(d) He became head bishop.

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

3. In "The Other Woman," in front of whom does the storyteller cry?
(a) The other woman.
(b) His co-workers.
(c) His fiancee and wedding guests.
(d) His mother-in-law.

4. In "Theft" what is the main character's name?
(a) Renee.
(b) Anna.
(c) We are not told.
(d) Sophia.

5. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?
(a) A purse.
(b) A piece of her mind.
(c) Money.
(d) A necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "That in Aleppo Once..."?

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

3. In "The Killers" what does Ole Anderson do when he learns that people want to kill him?

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

5. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the family do after they are all in the new home?

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