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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Willi's father breed for a living?
(a) Horses.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cows.

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

3. Which of Louise's relations is most strict about her food intake in the story, "The Fat Girl"?
(a) Her father.
(b) No one monitors Louise's food intake.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her grandmother.

4. What is the name of Earl's daughter?
(a) Charity.
(b) Charlene.
(c) Cheryl.
(d) Charlotte.

5. What is the name of the first babysitter Carlyle hires?
(a) Debbie.
(b) Annie.
(c) Susie.
(d) Janie.

6. How does Willi react when he hears his father beating his mother at night?
(a) He shouts at his mother.
(b) He attacks his father.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He phones the police.

7. During what type of weather does the girl remember feeding birds with her father in the story, "Verona"?
(a) In the sleet.
(b) In the snow.
(c) In the sunshine.
(d) In the rain.

8. While taking a walk with his children, what does Sean's father realize he has forgotten, or is missing?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His check book.
(d) His keys.

9. When Sarah goes missing in the story "Weekend," how does Julie search for her?
(a) On a bicycle.
(b) In a car.
(c) On horseback.
(d) On foot.

10. What story element is Vance trying to explain through his retelling of "The Amish Farmer"?
(a) Point-of-view narration.
(b) Character arc.
(c) Climactic conflict.
(d) Rising action suspense.

11. What is the name of Louise's college roommate?
(a) Holly.
(b) Mary.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Carrie.

12. What is the nationality of the authors in this collection?
(a) Mexican.
(b) French.
(c) American.
(d) Canadian.

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

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

15. Which of the following adjectives would Sean use to describe his work life?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Stressful.
(d) Boring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which of the following New York City boroughs did Sonny grow up?

3. What possession does the narrator in the story "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" have that is tantalizing to his neighbor woman?

4. What is the name of the man with whom Willi's mother has sexual relations?

5. How long had it been since the narrator saw Sonny before his arrest?

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