The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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 D

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 295-368.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Theft" the thief is stealing for ____________.
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her niece.
(d) Her husband.

2. In "The Hitch-Hikers" who receives the guitar in the end?
(a) A little black boy.
(b) The motel owner.
(c) Sobby.
(d) Tom Harris.

3. In "The Hitch-Hikers" where does Tom Harris take the men?
(a) A church.
(b) A funeral.
(c) A motel.
(d) A wedding.

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

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what instrument does Richard play?
(a) Flute.
(b) Piano.
(c) Violin.
(d) Tamborine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," whom does Mr. Trexler visit?

2. In "Wild Plums" what is the narrator's name?

3. In "The Country Husband" who is Anne?

4. In "Wild Plums" what does the narrator's mother say wild plums taste like?

5. In "Theft" what is the main character doing when the thief enters her apartment?

(see the answer key)

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