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 "Birthmates" what gender was Art and his wife's unborn child?
(a) It was a boy.
(b) It doesn't say.
(c) Twin boys.
(d) It was a girl.

2. In "Theft" what is the main character doing when the thief enters her apartment?
(a) Talking on the telephone.
(b) Eating.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Sleeping.

3. In "The Rotifer" what happens to the cousin's relationship with her husband?
(a) They have a long distance relationship.
(b) They continue to love each other always.
(c) They come to hate each other but stay married for the kids.
(d) They get a divorce.

4. Who wrote "You're Ugly, Too"?
(a) Adrienne Potter.
(b) Tom Eckerd.
(c) Ann Patchet.
(d) Lorrie Moore.

5. Who wrote "The Key"?
(a) Michael Moore.
(b) Kahlil Gibran.
(c) Isaac Beshevis Singer.
(d) Anne Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Rotifer" what is the narrator looking through at the beginning of he story?

2. In "The Shawl" who kills Magda?

3. In "The Other Woman" what is about to happen in the storyteller's life?

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

5. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" why doesn't Connie want to go on the family outing?

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