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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Rotifer" what happens to the cousin's father?
(a) He dies.
(b) He moves to Paris.
(c) He goes to jail.
(d) He kills his son-in-law.

2. In "You're Ugly, Too" what is Zoe's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

3. In "The Shawl" who is the mother?
(a) Rosa.
(b) Stella.
(c) Magda.
(d) Natalie.

4. In "The Key" whom has Bessie written letters to for help?
(a) Her children.
(b) The police, the mayor, the FBI, and the President.
(c) The Department of Children and Families.
(d) Her church.

5. In "The Shawl" who is the older sister?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Magda.
(c) Rosa.
(d) Stella.

6. In "The Key" who keeps Bessie's groceries for her?
(a) Her landlord.
(b) Her neighbor.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her husband.

7. Who wrote "Gesturing"?
(a) Katrina Kenison.
(b) Simone Marx.
(c) Paul Simon.
(d) John Updike.

8. In "The Key" what type of figure does Bessie have?
(a) Fat.
(b) Lumpy.
(c) Skinny.
(d) Hourglass.

9. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" how old is Connie?
(a) 19.
(b) 9.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

10. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where do Connie and her friends actually go to hang out?
(a) The church.
(b) The park.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) A restaurant.

11. In "A City of Churches" what is the name of the city?
(a) Creepyville.
(b) It doesn't say.
(c) Normal.
(d) St. Tippers.

12. In "Janus" the main character attributes her success to _____________.
(a) Her charm.
(b) Good advertising.
(c) The economy.
(d) A bowl.

13. In "The Shawl" who steals the shawl?
(a) Stella.
(b) Magda.
(c) Josiah.
(d) Gertrude.

14. In "Gesturing," on what do Richard and Joan agree?
(a) Their marriage has become stale.
(b) They want to continue their affair.
(c) They will always love each other.
(d) They will stop seeing each other.

15. In "You're Ugly, Too" what is Zoe's last name?
(a) Jen.
(b) Hendricks.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Elliott.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "You're Ugly, Too" who does Charlie want her to meet?

2. In "A City of Churches" what religion does the whole town practice?

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

4. Who wrote "Janus"?

5. In "The Key" what does Bessie know her landlord has put in her house?

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