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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Tale of Two Sisters," why do the two sisters attack each other?
(a) They had flashbacks.
(b) They were practicing.
(c) They were sharing a husband.
(d) They were sick.

2. In "A Crown of Feathers," what kind of estate does Nesha live on?
(a) An overturned lord's estate.
(b) An old family estate.
(c) A Jewish synagogue estate.
(d) A Polish Prince's estate.

3. In "The Manuscript," what does Shibtah say her husband accomplished?
(a) Saved lives.
(b) Wrote a great book.
(c) Wooed her.
(d) Painted a masterpiece.

4. In "The Power of Darkness," why do people think Henia wants to die?
(a) So she will finally know the truth.
(b) So she can hide from her reputation.
(c) So she can be with her dead lover.
(d) So her husband can marry her sister.

5. In "Powers," how was a woman saved from suicide?
(a) The reporter married her and watched over her.
(b) Someone killed her instead.
(c) Someone caught her and put her in an asylum.
(d) The man willed her to never have those thoughts again.

6. In "The Psychic Journey," what is Morris's occupation?
(a) Publisher.
(b) Editor.
(c) Professor.
(d) Writer.

7. Who takes Morris on "The Psychic Journey"?
(a) Mary.
(b) Marra.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Martha.

8. In "The Admirer," how does Elizabeth describe her stepdaughter?
(a) A blessing.
(b) A stranger.
(c) A victim.
(d) A burden.

9. Where is the crown of feathers found?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A wedding present.
(c) A gift shop.
(d) A dowry box.

10. In "The Yearning Heifer," how much is charged for the farm room?
(a) $10 a day.
(b) $100 a month.
(c) $10 a month.
(d) $10 a week.

11. In "A Dance and a Hop," what does Rachel die of?
(a) Breast cancer.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) An infected wound.
(d) Childbirth complications.

12. In "The Joke," where does Walden die?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) In a bank robbery.
(c) In an American hospital.
(d) In a plane crash.

13. In "Three Encounters," what kind of work does the narrator's brother do?
(a) Religious.
(b) Military.
(c) Political.
(d) Literary.

14. In "A Tale of Two Sisters," what does Dora ask the narrator for help with?
(a) Finding a doctor.
(b) Finding her sister.
(c) Making some money.
(d) Getting out of the country.

15. In "The Power of Darkness," what is driving Henia?
(a) Fear.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Numbness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Day in Coney Island," why does Esther leave the narrator?

2. In "Old Love," where does Harry live?

3. In "Passions," what is Jonathan's profession?

4. In "A Day in Coney Island," why does the narrator go to the cafeteria?

5. In "A Quotation from Klopstock," how do people say Max squandered his talent?

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