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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sean react when he gets stuck in the elevator with the young man?
(a) He remains calm.
(b) He becomes aggressive.
(c) He begins weeping.
(d) He panics.

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

3. Who was the last person Sarah was with before she disappeared?
(a) Julie.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Lenore.
(d) George.

4. What is the gypsy's name in "The Fisherman from Chihuahua"?
(a) Alonso.
(b) Matias.
(c) Damaso.
(d) Sabinon.

5. What emotion does Carlyle use to describe his life now that Mrs. Webster is involved in it?
(a) Terrifying.
(b) Boring.
(c) Content.
(d) Disorganized.

6. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the girl in the story "Verona"?
(a) She is oftend complimented on her "goodness."
(b) She is dressed in royal clothing.
(c) She is an avid reader of fairy tales.
(d) She is fed only the best foods.

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

8. Which of the following elements is NOT true about Sean's childhood memory of his father?
(a) They climbed a rope ladder.
(b) They climbed through an open window.
(c) They climbed down their fire escape.
(d) They climbed on the roof of their house.

9. In the story, "The Fisherman From Chihuahua," what type of business does Pendleton own?
(a) A tailor shop.
(b) A car garage.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A barber shop.

10. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Bronx.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

11. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?
(a) Wedig.
(b) Ledig.
(c) Fedig.
(d) Medig.

12. What country was Willi Varig fighting for in WWII?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Germany.
(d) Norway.

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

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

15. What was Sarah doing at the time she disappeared?
(a) Rock climbing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following facts is true about Eugene Kraft in "A Poetic for Bullies"?

2. In the story "Fever", who is Carol?

3. What is George's wife's name?

4. Which of the following was NOT a way Louise's roommate uses to support Louise in her weight loss goals?

5. What drug was Sonny arrested for selling?

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