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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 men want to kill Ole Anderson?
(a) Ole owes money to his bookie.
(b) Ole is a Communist.
(c) Ole killed their brother.
(d) The reader is not told.

2. In "That in Aleppo Once..." whom does the narrator find on the boat?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The grocer.
(c) His wife.
(d) His dog.

3. In "The Other Woman" where does the other woman work?
(a) At a cigar store.
(b) An office.
(c) At a gas station.
(d) A school.

4. In "Janus" the main character attributes her success to _____________.
(a) A bowl.
(b) Good advertising.
(c) The economy.
(d) Her charm.

5. In "The Shawl" who kills Magda?
(a) A Nazi soldier.
(b) Her father.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Wild Plums" why does the narrator's father visit the Slump property?

3. In "The Key" who keeps Bessie's groceries for her?

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," whom does Mr. Trexler visit?

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

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