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

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 E

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 493-564.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Country Husband" who listens to Francis tell about the event that has just happened?
(a) No one.
(b) Julia.
(c) Anne.
(d) Francis' children.

2. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what color is the guitar?
(a) Black.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

3. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?
(a) Her niece is graduating, and young girls need nice things.
(b) Her daughter wanted the necklace.
(c) She needs money for medicine.
(d) She didn't steal anything.

4. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" what is Connie doing when Arnold shows up?
(a) Taking a bath.
(b) Doing the dishes.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Listening to the radio.

5. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy directions?
(a) A priest.
(b) The storekeeper.
(c) The doctor.
(d) A customer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where do Connie and her friends actually go to hang out?

2. Who wrote "The Key"?

3. In "The Hitch-Hikers" who receives the guitar in the end?

4. In "Theft" who tries to steal from the main character?

5. In "The Other Woman" the storyteller receives a letter from his fiancee. What does the letter say?

(see the answer key)

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