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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. In the story "Ile Forest," what does Gil do for a living?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a farmer.

2. What country had John Williams been traveling in before settling in Push's neighborhood?
(a) Morocco.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) India.

3. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?
(a) He works as a teacher.
(b) He is an alcoholic.
(c) He has two children.
(d) He is having an affair.

4. In the story, "Rock Springs," what handicap affects Terrel?
(a) He is blind.
(b) Terrel does not have a handicap.
(c) He is mute.
(d) He is deaf.

5. Who is responsible for finding Mrs. Webster, Carlyle's future babysitter?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Keith.
(d) Carlyle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of travel does the narrator in "Dream Children" believe in?

3. How does Louise's husband treat her when she begins to gain weight during pregnancy?

4. What is the name of the captain who pulls the monkey from the water in the story "Letters from the Samantha"?

5. What does Leo Finkle hire Pinye Salzman to help him do?

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