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

2. In "Wild Plums" what does the narrator's mother say wild plums taste like?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Salty.
(d) Raw beets.

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?
(a) They are musical prodigies.
(b) They look alike.
(c) They are dating.
(d) They have no talent.

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler want?
(a) A drink.
(b) Unobtainable and unexplainable things.
(c) A car.
(d) A hospital wing.

5. In "The Country Husband" what does Francis buy for Anne?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A cat.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "The Other Woman"?

2. In "The Key" where does Bessie fall asleep?

3. In "Birthmates" what is Art's last name?

4. In "You're Ugly, Too" what is Zoe's last name?

5. In "The Shawl" who kills Magda?

(see the answer key)

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