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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 652-768.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Rotifer" the narrator does research for which family?
(a) Tolstoy.
(b) Smith.
(c) Chang.
(d) Benton.

2. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what has the father gotten for all the children?
(a) New hats and clothes.
(b) Candy.
(c) Savings bonds.
(d) A new puppy.

3. In "The Other Woman" the storyteller receives a letter from his fiancee. What does the letter say?
(a) She has cheated on him.
(b) It professes and explains the love she feels for him.
(c) She wants to call off the marriage.
(d) She knows he will cheat on her but she will forgive him.

4. In "Gesturing" who is Richard's wife?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Joan.
(c) Helen.
(d) Lisa.

5. In "Wild Plums" what does the Slump family throw to the narrator?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Wild plums.
(c) A handful of rocks.
(d) A bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "You're Ugly, Too" what costume does Zoe wear to the Halloween party?

2. Who wrote "The Hitch-Hikers"?

3. In "The Key" what does Bessie have a hard time doing?

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

5. In "Christmas Gift" the boy is looking for __________.

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