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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" why does Sill enter the store?
(a) To get warm.
(b) He sees his father through the window.
(c) He is hurt and needs help.
(d) To buy sugar.

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

3. In "The Key" what type of figure does Bessie have?
(a) Skinny.
(b) Lumpy.
(c) Hourglass.
(d) Fat.

4. In "The Rotifer" what happens to the cousin's father?
(a) He dies.
(b) He kills his son-in-law.
(c) He goes to jail.
(d) He moves to Paris.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?
(a) Plays for her.
(b) Plays louder.
(c) Tells her to play softly.
(d) Asks her not to play.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "That in Aleppo Once..." how does the narrator feel at the end of the story?

2. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler travel several blocks without doing?

3. In "That in Aleppo Once..." whom does the narrator find on the boat?

4. In "A City of Churches" who shows Cecilia around?

5. In "The Country Husband" Francis had been in the __________.

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