The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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 B

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 565-651.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Wild Plums" what is the narrator's name?
(a) Anna Marie.
(b) Mary.
(c) The reader is not told.
(d) Stephanie.

2. In "The Shawl" what does the shawl conceal?
(a) A gun.
(b) Baby Stella.
(c) Baby Magda.
(d) Baby Rosa.

3. 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.

4. In "Theft" why did the thief enter the main character's apartment?
(a) To have breakfast.
(b) To visit.
(c) To check the radiator.
(d) To clean.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does the boy turn to after he realizes he is losing his best friend?
(a) Painting.
(b) Horseback riding.
(c) Writing.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" about how old is Arnold actually?

2. In "The Key" what other language does Bessie speak?

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

4. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where do Connie and her friends actually go to hang out?

5. Who wrote "The Key"?

(see the answer key)

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