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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 relationship with her husband?
(a) They have a long distance relationship.
(b) They continue to love each other always.
(c) They get a divorce.
(d) They come to hate each other but stay married for the kids.

2. In "You're Ugly, Too" whom does Zoe push to the edge of the balcony?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Carolyn.
(c) Earl.
(d) Evan.

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

4. 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.

5. In "A City of Churches" why do they need Cecilia to stay?
(a) To teach Sunday school.
(b) In order to make their town perfect.
(c) To sing in the choir.
(d) She cooks well.

6. Who wrote "Janus"?
(a) Thoman Moore.
(b) Ann Beattie.
(c) Roxy Hart.
(d) Jeanette Bradley.

7. In "The Shawl" who kills Magda?
(a) A Nazi soldier.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

8. In "The Shawl" what does the shawl conceal?
(a) Baby Rosa.
(b) A gun.
(c) Baby Magda.
(d) Baby Stella.

9. Who is Janus?
(a) The homeowner.
(b) A Roman god with two faces.
(c) A guitarist.
(d) The main character's husband.

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

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

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

13. In "Janus" what did he main character's lover want her to do?
(a) Leave her husband.
(b) Remain with her husband.
(c) Live in a garden.
(d) Deceive her master.

14. In "A City of Churches" what does Cecilia say she will dream about?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Acts of violence with blood and gore.
(c) Visions of sugarplums.
(d) The life they are most afraid of.

15. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" how old does Arnold claim to be?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" how old is Connie?

2. In "The Rotifer" what is the fiance's name?

3. In "You're Ugly, Too" what is Zoe's profession?

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

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

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