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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. In the story "Sonny's Blues," in which branch of the armed forces did the narrator serve?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Navy.

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

3. Whose death prompted Sonny to start using drugs?
(a) His father's.
(b) His sister's.
(c) His mother's.
(d) His brother's.

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

5. In the story "Weekend," what did George do for a living before retiring?
(a) He was a pharmacist.
(b) He was a teacher.
(c) He was a bus driver.
(d) He was a musician.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?

2. In what year was the latest story in this collection published?

3. Who stands up for Willi Varig when he is too drunk to address the audience at the convention he had been hired to speak at?

4. In the story, "The Bystander," who did Arty's father attack before being committed to a mental institution?

5. What does Lewis ask Arty to be sure his aunt won't sell while Lewis is locked away?

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