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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 295-368.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," whom does Mr. Trexler visit?
(a) A psychiatrist.
(b) A podiatrist.
(c) A cardiologist.
(d) An obstetrician.

2. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?
(a) Asks her not to play.
(b) Plays for her.
(c) Tells her to play softly.
(d) Plays louder.

3. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis buy for Anne?
(a) A car.
(b) A new dress.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A cat.

4. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?
(a) They are musical prodigies.
(b) They are dating.
(c) They have no talent.
(d) They look alike.

5. Who wrote "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"?
(a) Augusten Burroughs.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Bob Hope.
(d) Tennessee Williams.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," who is the boy's best friend?

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