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 Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Augusten Burroughs.
(c) Tennessee Williams.
(d) Bob Hope.

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

3. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what color is the guitar?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Green.
(d) Yellow.

4. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?
(a) Her niece is graduating, and young girls need nice things.
(b) Her daughter wanted the necklace.
(c) She needs money for medicine.
(d) She didn't steal anything.

5. In "The Country Husband" Clayton Thomas is engaged to _______________.
(a) Anne.
(b) Madeleine.
(c) Julia.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "The Rotifer"?

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

3. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler deny having?

4. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?

5. In "Birthmates" who helps Art with his head injury?

(see the answer key)

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