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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" about how old is Arnold actually?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 15.
(d) 25.

2. 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.

3. In "The Country Husband" who is Anne?
(a) The maid.
(b) The babysitter.
(c) Francis' wife.
(d) Francis' daughter.

4. Who wrote "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Augusten Burroughs.
(c) Tennessee Williams.
(d) Bob Hope.

5. In "The Rotifer" what is the name of the narrator's cousin?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Marie.
(c) Connie.
(d) Leah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "The Other Woman"?

2. In "Theft" why did the thief enter the main character's apartment?

3. In "Wild Plums" what does the Slump family throw to the narrator?

4. In "A City of Churches" why do they need Cecilia to stay?

5. In "The Country Husband" whom does Francis recognize at his neighbor's house?

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