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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rock Springs by Richard Ford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In River of Names, who is the narrator's lover?
(a) Thom.
(b) Bill.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Marie.

2. In River of Names, what does the narrator's lover accuse her of?
(a) Being unfaithful.
(b) A fascination with violence.
(c) An interest in other families.
(d) A poor attitude toward marriage.

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

4. Where do Irene and the children move when they leave Flagstaff?
(a) New Orleans, Louisiana.
(b) Miami, Florida.
(c) Atlanta, Georgia.
(d) Nashville, Tennessee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story Chopin in Winter, who is the first person in Mrs. Kubiac's family to graduate from high school and attend college?

2. To whom was Robert married?

3. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?

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

5. What does Lenny in Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta give the protagonist before he leaves?

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