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

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 F

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 565-651.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where do Connie and her friends actually go to hang out?
(a) The church.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) The park.

3. In "The Key" what does Bessie put in her keyhole?
(a) Bubblegum.
(b) Putty.
(c) Her finger.
(d) A spy camera.

4. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" how old is Connie?
(a) 19.
(b) 9.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

5. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?
(a) He was voted "Man of the Year."
(b) He became head bishop.
(c) He was appointed to a government position and recognized for his poetry.
(d) He caught a wanted criminal and received a reward.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A City of Churches" Cecilia works for ____________.

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

3. In "Gesturing" what does Richard see etched in glass?

4. In "The Hitch-Hikers" who gives away the guitar?

5. In "Wild Plums" what was the Slump family supposed to return on their way to the woods?

(see the answer key)

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