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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Wild Plums" why does the narrator's father visit the Slump property?
(a) To arrange his daughter's marriage.
(b) To retrieve his plow.
(c) To collect rent.
(d) To go pluming.

2. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A piece of her mind.
(c) A purse.
(d) Money.

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

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what mode of transportation does Mr. Trexler use?
(a) A bike.
(b) The bus.
(c) A taxi.
(d) He walks.

5. In "That in Aleppo Once..." whom does the narrator find on the boat?
(a) His dog.
(b) The doctor.
(c) His wife.
(d) The grocer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "That in Aleppo Once..." the wife cries for __________.

2. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what does the wife's former address turn out to be?

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

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

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

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