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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 211-294.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "That in Aleppo Once..." the narrator immigrates to ____________.
(a) England.
(b) China.
(c) South Africa.
(d) America.

2. In "Wild Plums" why does the young girl jump off her father's carriage?
(a) To get a drink of water.
(b) To run away.
(c) To play with the dog.
(d) To see if Mrs. Slump wore underwear.

3. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?
(a) She didn't steal anything.
(b) Her niece is graduating, and young girls need nice things.
(c) Her daughter wanted the necklace.
(d) She needs money for medicine.

4. In "Christmas Gift" the boy is looking for __________.
(a) The doctor.
(b) The storekeeper.
(c) His father.
(d) A priest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what has the father gotten for all the children?

2. Who wrote "The Second Tree From the Corner"?

3. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," how did the brother die?

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?

5. Who wrote "The Other Woman"?

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