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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bystander, The Amish Farmer, 1/3, 1/3, 1/3, Verona: A Young Woman Speaks, and Talk of Heroes..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During what type of weather does the girl remember feeding birds with her father in the story, "Verona"?
(a) In the sunshine.
(b) In the rain.
(c) In the snow.
(d) In the sleet.

3. What terrible weather occurred when Sarah went missing?
(a) Hail.
(b) Rain.
(c) Sleet.
(d) Snow.

4. How many stories are included in this collection?
(a) 46 stories.
(b) 26 stories.
(c) 36 stories.
(d) 16 stories.

5. Why has Emily's daughter come to stay with her?
(a) Because she split up from her husband.
(b) Because she lost her job.
(c) Because she was recenly released from prison.
(d) Because she has fallen ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Sonny and the narrator related in "Sonny's Blues"?

2. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?

3. Which of the following weapons does Daniel use to intimidate Noel after their altercation?

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

5. If Sonny could choose any of the following occupations for himself, which would he choose?

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