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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Yorrick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Darma return to Bloomington with his family?
(a) To start a business.
(b) To start a job.
(c) To get his doctorate.
(d) He did not move to Bloomington with his family.

2. In "The Man With No Name," who does the narrator spot in the cafeteria at the University?
(a) The old man.
(b) Mrs. Nolan.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

3. Why does the narrator try to start acting like Yorrick?
(a) He is jealous of Yorrick.
(b) To appeal to Catherine.
(c) To appeal to Mrs. Ellison.
(d) He loves Yorrick.

4. Why do Hester and the narrator of "Orez" move apartments constantly?
(a) They do not move constantly.
(b) For fun.
(c) Out of shame.
(d) Out of necessity.

5. In "Yorrick," who is Mrs. Ellison?
(a) The narrator's landlord.
(b) The narrator's aunt.
(c) The narrator's mother.
(d) The narrator's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Joshua go for two weeks in "Joshua Karabish"?

2. Why do Hester and the narrator change jobs constantly in "Orez"?

3. Why does Martin steal toys in "The Family M"?

4. In "The Man With No Name," what war did the old man fight in?

5. What does Darma maintain about the short story form?

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