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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 493-564.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) RaceTrak.
(d) Henry's.

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin,", how old is Richard?
(a) 4.
(b) 17.
(c) 22.
(d) 12.

4. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what does Sobby try to steal?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The car.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

5. Who wrote "The Hitch-Hikers"?
(a) Eudora Welty.
(b) Dorothy Parker.
(c) E.B. White.
(d) Augusten Burroughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where does the family go on their outing?

2. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?

3. In "A City of Churches" what do the citizens tell Cecilia they will not do?

4. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?

5. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?

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