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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 493-564.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Theft" the thief is stealing for ____________.
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her niece.

2. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," the family is coming from ___________________.
(a) The Ukraine.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

3. In "The Key" how many children does Bessie have?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

4. In "A City of Churches" what do the citizens tell Cecilia they will not do?
(a) Cook dinner for her.
(b) Curse.
(c) Rent cars.
(d) Rent to her.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?
(a) Plays louder.
(b) Tells her to play softly.
(c) Asks her not to play.
(d) Plays for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Key" who keeps Bessie's groceries for her?

2. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does the boy turn to after he realizes he is losing his best friend?

3. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?

4. In "Theft" why did the thief enter the main character's apartment?

5. In "Theft" what does the main character try to give the thief?

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