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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 565-651.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Wild Plums" why does the narrator's father visit the Slump property?
(a) To arrange his daughter's marriage.
(b) To retrieve his plow.
(c) To collect rent.
(d) To go pluming.

2. Who wrote "The Country Husband"?
(a) Jean Stanford.
(b) Dorothy Parker.
(c) John Updike.
(d) John Cheever.

3. In "The Killers" what is the name of the location that the first part of the story takes place?
(a) Pershing Middle School.
(b) St. Mary's.
(c) RaceTrak.
(d) Henry's.

4. In "That in Aleppo Once..." to whom are the letters written?
(a) S.
(b) V.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Anna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy directions?

2. In "The Country Husband" Clayton Thomas is engaged to _______________.

3. In "The Key" who is the dead person Bessie sees?

4. In "The Key" in what city does Bessie live?

5. In "The Killers" why do the two killers enter a particular public place?

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