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 "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" what is the name of Arnold's friend?
(a) Tom.
(b) Billy.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Freud.

2. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what mode of transportation is taken on the way to the honeymoon?
(a) Plane.
(b) Train.
(c) Car.
(d) Bicycle.

3. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," why is the mother nervous to see the father?
(a) She no longer loves him.
(b) She is always nervous.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She has not told him of the death.

4. In "The Country Husband" Clayton Thomas is engaged to _______________.
(a) Madeleine.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Anne.
(d) Julia.

5. In "The Killers" what does Ole Anderson do when he learns that people want to kill him?
(a) He kills himself.
(b) He continues to lie in bed.
(c) He shoots the messenger.
(d) He jumps up and packs his suitcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Shawl" who steals the shawl?

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

3. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?

4. What is a rotifer?

5. In "The Killers" where does the first part of the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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