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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August 25, 1983, The Elephant, Homage to Isaac Babel, One of These Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story of La Volpaia comes from what country?
(a) Argentina.
(b) Mexico.
(c) United States.
(d) Spain.

2. What does the gypsy in On Hope train monkeys to do?
(a) Hunt for food.
(b) Steal for him.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Dance and smoke.

3. Who is the author of One of These Days?
(a) Joyce Carol Oates.
(b) Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
(c) Krishnan Varma.
(d) Jorge Luis Borges.

4. With what teenage cousin does the author go for a visit in Homage to Isaac Babel?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Emily.

5. In what school grade is the narrator of An Insolvable Problem of Genetics?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Sixth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote Homage to Isaac Babel?

2. The author of One of These Days hails from where?

3. Who does Catherine hope will come to her birthday party in the end of Homage to Isaac Babel?

4. Who is the author of Girl?

5. The author of The Elephant comes from where?

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