The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Four 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 | Four 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 211-294.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Killers" where does the first part of the story take place?
(a) A church.
(b) A school.
(c) A gas station.
(d) A lunch counter.

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

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

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

5. In "The Other Woman" what is about to happen in the storyteller's life?
(a) He will attend a funeral.
(b) He will become a priest.
(c) He will soon be divorced.
(d) He will soon be married.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?

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

4. In "The Other Woman" what is the name of the storyteller?

5. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?

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