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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 prompts the gypsy man to raise his head and shout a war cry in the story, "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) There is no reason for his war cry.
(b) An article in the newspaper.
(c) The music on the radio.
(d) A broadcast on television news.

2. At the opening of the story, how does Willi feel about his life?
(a) He is confused in his life.
(b) He is bored by his life.
(c) He is terrified by his life.
(d) He loves his life.

3. How far away does the fisherman guesstimate his boat is when he realizes it floated away from their ledge?
(a) 1 mile.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 1/4 mile.
(d) 1/2 mile.

4. How long does Mrs. Webster work for Carlyle before he notes a distinct change in his life?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

5. With whom is the narrator having problems at the time he escapes to the cove in "Water Liars"?
(a) His boss.
(b) His mother.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Earl and Edna related?

2. How many stories are included in this collection?

3. As an adult, which of the following facts about Sean is NOT true?

4. What is the name of Emily's daughter in the story "Talk of Heroes"?

5. Who is the co-editor of this collection along with Tom Jenks?

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