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

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 G

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 652-768.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "You're Ugly, Too" whom does Zoe push to the edge of the balcony?
(a) Earl.
(b) Carolyn.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Evan.

2. Who wrote "A City of Churches"?
(a) Kahlil Gibran.
(b) Donald Barthelme.
(c) Sun Tzu.
(d) Ted Danson.

3. In "The Country Husband" whom does Francis recognize at his neighbor's house?
(a) The guest of honor.
(b) The babysitter.
(c) The maid.
(d) The butler.

4. In "Wild Plums" what was the Slump family supposed to return on their way to the woods?
(a) The jam jars.
(b) The plow.
(c) The plums.
(d) The bicycle.

5. In "The Killers" where does the first part of the story take place?
(a) A school.
(b) A lunch counter.
(c) A gas station.
(d) A church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "You're Ugly, Too"?

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

3. In "The Killers" who goes to warn Ole that people want to kill him?

4. In "Birthmates" Art is hit over the head with ___________.

5. In "Christmas Gift" why does Sill enter the store?

(see the answer key)

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