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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "An Unlucky Man," who sits next to the narrator while she waits?
(a) A stranger - a man.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

2. In "Breath From the Depths," what news does Lola tell her husband about the boy next door?
(a) He has a new partner.
(b) He dropped out of school.
(c) He has been fired from his job.
(d) He is missing.

3. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola add to her list at the end of the story?
(a) If you don't remember, wait.
(b) Remember to eat.
(c) Find him.
(d) Work hard till the end of your shift.

4. In "Two Square Feet," how much money does the mother-in-law get at the pawn shop for her item?
(a) $100.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $30.
(d) $10.

5. In "Breath From the Depths," what becomes broken in Lola's house?
(a) Stoves.
(b) Mirrors.
(c) Chairs.
(d) Tables.

6. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the man warn the narrator not to do with him?
(a) Get persnickety.
(b) Lead him on.
(c) Get angry with him.
(d) Try to make him laugh.

7. In "An Unlucky Man," what is the first personal thing the narrator tells the man?
(a) It is her birthday.
(b) She has one brother.
(c) She is short.
(d) She is nervous.

8. In "Breath From the Depths," how does Lola's husband die?
(a) In an accidental shooting.
(b) Slowly in the hospital.
(c) Suddenly, and in the house.
(d) In a car accident in the street.

9. In "Breath From the Depths," shortly after her husband dies, who desperately asks to be let into Lola's house?
(a) Susana.
(b) Helena.
(c) The boy next door.
(d) Richard.

10. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola think of her neighbor's house?
(a) It is too new.
(b) It is beautiful.
(c) It is unkempt.
(d) It is too old.

11. In "Two Square Feet," what currency does the narrator use to buy things?
(a) Dollars.
(b) Lire.
(c) Pesos.
(d) Euros.

12. In "Two Square Feet," where does the narrator currently live?
(a) Germany.
(b) Buenos Aires.
(c) Finland.
(d) Mexico.

13. In "Breath From the Depths," why does Susana tell Lola she blames her - partially - for her son's death?
(a) Lola let the boy drive her car.
(b) Lola killed the boy.
(c) Lola knew he was in trouble but waited to call the police.
(d) Lola yelled at the boy and made him feel badly.

14. In "Two Square Feet," what does the mother-in-law notice the waiting people are always holding?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Cassettes.
(c) Food.
(d) Bags.

15. In "An Unlucky Man," what is the first thing the person who sits next to the narrator says to her?
(a) "You will be OK."
(b) "How's it going?"
(c) "Here is my card."
(d) "Time to find a drink."

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," what do Lola and her husband agree her husband can not do without telling her?

2. In "Breath From the Depths," what are Lola's favorite slippers?

3. In "Breath From the Depths," what incident remained vivid in Lola's mind even though there were things she could not remember from her past?

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola offer her next-door neighbor?

5. In "Breath From the Depths," what does the note Lola puts on the fridge say?

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