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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the family do after they are all in the new home?
(a) Grieves.
(b) Argues.
(c) Makes dinner.
(d) Throws a party.

2. In "The Hitch-Hikers" who gives away the guitar?
(a) Tom Harris.
(b) Sanford.
(c) The motel owner.
(d) Sobby.

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

4. In "Christmas Gift" what does the storekeeper give the boy?
(a) Candy.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) Sugar.
(d) A spitwad.

5. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what does the wife's former address turn out to be?
(a) A prison.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A vacant lot.
(d) A boat slip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?

2. Who wrote "The Country Husband"?

3. In "The Country Husband" what event happens at the beginning of the story?

4. In "The Country Husband" Francis responds rudely to a neighbor. What was she trying to talk to him about?

5. Who wrote "The Other Woman"?

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