The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Eight 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 | Eight 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 Page 105-210.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Other Woman," in front of whom does the storyteller cry?
(a) His fiancee and wedding guests.
(b) His mother-in-law.
(c) His co-workers.
(d) The other woman.

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

4. In "Theft" what is stolen?
(a) A purse.
(b) Money.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A watch.

5. Who wrote "Theft"?
(a) Sam Collins.
(b) Fannie Flagg.
(c) Dorothy Parker.
(d) Katherine Anne Porter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?

2. In "Wild Plums" why does the young girl jump off her father's carriage?

3. In "Theft" the thief is stealing for ____________.

4. In "The Killers" what was Ole Anderson's former profession?

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

(see the answer key)

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