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

2. In The Darling, what is Dolores Starr's unusual occupation?
(a) She is a detective.
(b) She is a zoo keeper.
(c) She is a murderer.
(d) She is a sky diver.

3. Who are Louise's two girl friends in high school?
(a) Jean and Melanie.
(b) Joan and Marjorie.
(c) Jessica and Marie.
(d) Joan and Harriet.

4. What do Nick and Karen do on Sundays?
(a) They jogged or practiced basketball.
(b) They jogged or worked out in a gym.
(c) They drove to the country.
(d) They slept late and read the paper all afternoon.

5. With whom does Delores finally have a child?
(a) Dr. Dorin.
(b) Michael.
(c) Mr. Sebastian.
(d) Dr. Weinstein.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Robert and the husband end up doing at the end of the television show?

2. In Talk of Heroes, Who is Willi Varig?

3. What does the husband in Cathedral find disconcerting about Robert?

4. What does Robert call the husband?

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

(see the answer key)

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