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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Water Liars, Letters from the Samantha, Ile Forest, The Magic Barrel, Shiloh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following food items does Louise eat in front of her husband as an act of defiance?
(a) A piece of cake.
(b) A chocolate chip cookie.
(c) An ice cream cone.
(d) A candy bar.

2. To which of the following ancient tribes is the gypsy compared in the story "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) The Mayans.
(b) The Incas.
(c) The Moors.
(d) The Paracas.

3. How are Earl and Edna related?
(a) Edna is Earl's mother.
(b) Edna is Earl's girlfriend.
(c) Edna is Earl's cousin.
(d) Edna is Earl's sister.

4. What does Norma Jean do, that gives the reader hope that she and Leroy may mend their relationship and end up together?
(a) She blows Leroy a kiss.
(b) She waves to Leroy.
(c) She sends Leroy flowers.
(d) She smiles at Leroy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Willi's father breed for a living?

2. With whom is the narrator having problems at the time he escapes to the cove in "Water Liars"?

3. Why has Emily's daughter come to stay with her?

4. To what does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" compare his neighbor, the poor woman?

5. What does Carlyle do for a living?

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