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. Who wrote "The Rotifer"?
(a) Mary Ladd Gavell.
(b) Kim Chung-Greene.
(c) Fannie Flagg.
(d) Jill Patterson.

2. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?
(a) The storekeeper.
(b) A bum.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The priest.

3. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" what is Connie doing when Arnold shows up?
(a) Taking a bath.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Doing the dishes.
(d) Listening to the radio.

4. In "The Country Husband" how does Francis assault Julia?
(a) He rapes her.
(b) He shoves her down the stairs.
(c) He chokes her.
(d) He slaps her.

5. In "A City of Churches" what do the citizens tell Cecilia they will not do?
(a) Rent cars.
(b) Curse.
(c) Cook dinner for her.
(d) Rent to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "The Second Tree From the Corner"?

2. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?

3. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis buy for Anne?

4. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" who is the pretty sister?

5. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" about how old is Arnold actually?

(see the answer key)

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