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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Story of a Scar, Murderers, The Misfits, Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?, and A Good Man is Hard to Find..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?
(a) A co-worker.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) A random woman.
(d) A small boy.

2. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?
(a) In a car.
(b) On a bicycle.
(c) On foot.
(d) On horseback.

3. What is the name of Leo Finkle's wife?
(a) Julia.
(b) Stella.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Collette.

4. Why does Noel pick a fight with Daniel in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Because Daniel was spying on Noel's family while they dressed.
(b) Because Noel's wife and Daniel are having an affair.
(c) Because Noel thought Daniel was being aggressive.
(d) Because Daniel stole Noel's wallet.

5. How much older is George than his wife?
(a) 41 years older.
(b) 11 years older.
(c) 21 years older.
(d) 31 years older.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following facts is NOT true of John Williams?

2. From what country is "The General" in the story "Redemption?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Vance's student, Katie Jay, in the story, "The Amish Farmer"?

4. Which of the following aspects of his children's lives does Sean obsessively worry about?

5. Why is the narrator of the story "Dream Children" considered uninteresting and melancholy?

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