The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fat Girl by Andre Dubus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Michael and Delores first find they have in common?
(a) They both own guns.
(b) They both were married twice before.
(c) They both have cats.
(d) They both loved Italian food.

2. What does Lenny in Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta give the protagonist before he leaves?
(a) A diamond bracelet.
(b) A box of Swiss chocolates.
(c) A new car.
(d) A drink and a cigarette.

3. In The Fat Girl, what did Louise's mother start talking to her about when Louise was eight years old?
(a) Attending high school.
(b) Watching her weight.
(c) Attending college.
(d) Her career.

4. Who is Louise's close friend in college?
(a) Patrice.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Susan.
(d) Carrie.

5. To whom was Robert married?
(a) Betty.
(b) Bernice.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Beulah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Irene and the children move when they leave Flagstaff?

2. In All the Way in Flagstaff, what does William want to do when he grows up?

3. In what condition does Varig arrive at Tusend Hjem on the night of the meeting?

4. In Cathedral, who is Robert?

5. As A Vintage Thunderbird opens, who are the people driving from Virginia to New York?

(see the answer key)

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