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 "The Killers" why do the two killers enter a particular public place?
(a) Ole Anderson is hiding in the bathroom.
(b) Ole Anderson owns the establishment.
(c) Ole Anderson is supposed to come there.
(d) Ole Anderson just walked by.

2. In "The Key" what type of figure does Bessie have?
(a) Lumpy.
(b) Skinny.
(c) Fat.
(d) Hourglass.

3. Who wrote "My Dead Brother Comes to America"?
(a) Alexander Godin.
(b) E.B. White.
(c) Sherwood Anderson.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

4. In "Theft" who tries to steal from the main character?
(a) Her mother.
(b) A lover.
(c) A friend.
(d) A janitress.

5. In "The Country Husband" whom does Francis recognize at his neighbor's house?
(a) The babysitter.
(b) The maid.
(c) The butler.
(d) The guest of honor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wrote "The Country Husband"?

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

4. In "The Key" what does Bessie know her landlord has put in her house?

5. In "Christmas Gift" what does the storekeeper give the boy?

(see the answer key)

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