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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 Key" Bessie thinks _______________ live in her neighborhood.
(a) Her grandchildren.
(b) Thieves and gangsters.
(c) Former Presidents.
(d) Her parents.

2. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," the family is coming from ___________________.
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) The Ukraine.
(d) Germany.

3. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what mode of transportation is taken on the way to the honeymoon?
(a) Train.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Plane.
(d) Car.

4. In "Christmas Gift" why does Sill enter the store?
(a) To get warm.
(b) To buy sugar.
(c) He sees his father through the window.
(d) He is hurt and needs help.

5. In "The Country Husband" who listens to Francis tell about the event that has just happened?
(a) No one.
(b) Francis' children.
(c) Julia.
(d) Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Shawl" who is the baby?

2. In "A City of Churches" what does Cecilia say she won't do?

3. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?

4. In "The Shawl" who is the mother?

5. Who wrote "That in Aleppo Once..."?

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