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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what has the father gotten for all the children?
(a) New hats and clothes.
(b) Candy.
(c) A new puppy.
(d) Savings bonds.

2. In "Christmas Gift" what is the boy's name?
(a) Sill.
(b) Larry.
(c) Tommy.
(d) George.

3. In "Theft" what is the main character's name?
(a) We are not told.
(b) Renee.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sophia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Wild Plums" who asks the young girl to go pluming?

3. In "Theft" who tries to steal from the main character?

4. In "Theft" why did the thief enter the main character's apartment?

5. In "The Killers" what does Ole Anderson do when he learns that people want to kill him?

(see the answer key)

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