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Take our free A Shock quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Gary start sending Stan photographs? (from "The Party" - "The Camera")

This is a practical joke that Gary plays on all friends.

Gary wants Maria to see the photographs.

Gary wants Stan’s attention.

Gary believes Stan will publish the photographs.

2.

Why does Harry wonder if the world is “drown[ing] in mice” (223)? (from "The Meeting" - "The Song")

Harry does not know if he is dreaming or experiencing reality.

Harry is thinking about selling his pub and moving to another country.

Harry wonders how much of the world is overwhelmed by things they cannot control.

Harry wants to eradicate mice.

3.

Why does the widow think about how “she might die tomorrow” (12)? (from "The Party" - "The Camera")

The widow believes she will die in the wall.

The widow is dealing with a terminal diagnosis.

The widow thinks something is wrong with her.

The widow is learning to accept death as part of life.

4.

Why does David keep the photos of Karl and Peppi? (from "The Story" - "The Flat")

David finds the pictures arousing.

David wants to use the pictures in an art installation.

David wants to help find Karl and Peppi.

David wants to make a podcast about Karl and Peppi.

5.

Why does the widow start to peel the plaster away? (from "The Party" - "The Camera")

The widow thinks there are letters hidden in the wall.

The widow wants to find her way out of her situation.

The widow believes there is a window covered in the wall.

The widow is looking for old bones.

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