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 "Wild Plums" what does the Slump family throw to the narrator?
(a) Oranges.
(b) A handful of rocks.
(c) Wild plums.
(d) A bible.

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

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

4. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," the sister has a crush on ______________.
(a) Jason.
(b) Robby.
(c) Richard.
(d) Her brother.

5. In "The Country Husband" how does Francis assault Julia?
(a) He chokes her.
(b) He rapes her.
(c) He shoves her down the stairs.
(d) He slaps her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Other Woman" where does the other woman work?

2. In "The Other Woman" what is the name of the storyteller?

3. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis buy for Anne?

4. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?

5. In "Wild Plums" why does the young girl jump off her father's carriage?

(see the answer key)

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