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. How does the protagonist in Tall Tales from the Mekong Deltareact when Lenny shows up at her house unannounced?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is curious.
(c) She is thrilled.
(d) She is nervous.

2. In Cathedral, who is Robert?
(a) The wife's grandfather.
(b) The wife's uncle.
(c) The wife's brother.
(d) The wife's blind friend.

3. In what condition does Varig arrive at Tusend Hjem on the night of the meeting?
(a) He is exhausted.
(b) He is alone and afraid.
(c) He is unable to speak English.
(d) He is drunk.

4. In All the Way in Flagstaff, what does William want to do when he grows up?
(a) Become a doctor.
(b) Become a teacher.
(c) Become a priest.
(d) Become a firefighter.

5. What color was the vintage Thunderbird?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What show does Robert and his hosts end up watching on television?

2. With whom does Delores finally have a child?

3. What do Michael and Delores first find they have in common?

4. In Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta, where is the protagonist going when she first meets Lenny?

5. Who is Louise's close friend in college?

(see the answer key)

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