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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. What type of books most interest the narrator in the story "Dream Children"?
(a) Books about fairies and magic.
(b) Books about pharmacology.
(c) Books about communicating with the dead.
(d) Books about musical therapy.

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

3. In what year was the latest story in this collection published?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1966.

4. In "Verona," how does the mother in the story react when she sees her husband feeding birds with their daughter?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is pleased.

5. Who died, prompting the narrator to contact Sonny?
(a) The narrator's son.
(b) The narrator's mother.
(c) The narrator's daughter.
(d) The narrator's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the cove to where the narrator escapes in the story "Water Liars"?

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

3. In the story "The Amish Farmer," why does Noel drive off the road in Amish country?

4. How old is Sean at the opening of "Midair"?

5. What is the name of the first babysitter Carlyle hires?

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