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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Day by Edward P. Jones.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story Emergency, how long has the narrator been working in the emergency room when his story begins?
(a) About six months.
(b) About three weeks.
(c) About three months.
(d) About a year.

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

3. In the story Rock Springs, what animal does Edna win in a bet?
(a) A tarantula.
(b) A goat.
(c) A spider monkey.
(d) A kitten.

4. What show does Robert and his hosts end up watching on television?
(a) A show about cathedrals.
(b) A show about automobiles.
(c) A show about dog training.
(d) A show about boating.

5. In Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta, where is the protagonist going when she first meets Lenny?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To the grocery.
(c) To work.
(d) To her AA meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Michael remember hearing as a child from the open window in his room?

2. In River of Names, who is the narrator's lover?

3. What is Walter's problem?

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

5. What does the mother in The First Day ask for help in doing?

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