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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," why is the mother nervous to see the father?
(a) She no longer loves him.
(b) She has not told him of the death.
(c) She doesn't like him.
(d) She is always nervous.

2. In "The Country Husband" whom does Francis recognize at his neighbor's house?
(a) The guest of honor.
(b) The babysitter.
(c) The butler.
(d) The maid.

3. In "The Country Husband" what does Julia love to do?
(a) Shop.
(b) Cook.
(c) Sew.
(d) Go to dinner parties.

4. Who wrote "Wild Plums"?
(a) Grace Stone Coates.
(b) Jackie Kennedy.
(c) Fannie Flagg.
(d) Joyce Carol Oates.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does the boy turn to after he realizes he is losing his best friend?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Writing.
(c) Music.
(d) Painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what instrument does Richard play?

2. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what color is the guitar?

3. In "The Killers" why do the two men want to kill Ole Anderson?

4. In "Wild Plums" who asks the young girl to go pluming?

5. In "The Other Woman" when does the storyteller think of the other woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Second Tree from the Corner," what are Mr. Trexler's bizarre thoughts?

2. In "The Other Woman" do you think that the man truly loved his wife?

3. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what does the wife do to hurt her husband?

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," do you think the main character is mentally ill? Why?

5. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what does Harris do to try to help the hitch-hikers?

6. Compare and contrast the janitress and the young woman in "Theft."

7. How do you perceive the fiancee in "The Other Woman"?

8. Describe the young woman in "Theft."

9. In "Christmas Gift" why does the storekeeper give the boy candy?

10. How is "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin" a story about coming of age?

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