The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Katrina Kenison
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Katrina Kenison
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 369-492.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote "The Rotifer"?
(a) Jill Patterson.
(b) Mary Ladd Gavell.
(c) Kim Chung-Greene.
(d) Fannie Flagg.

2. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the family do after they are all in the new home?
(a) Throws a party.
(b) Argues.
(c) Grieves.
(d) Makes dinner.

3. In "Christmas Gift" what does the storekeeper give the boy?
(a) Sugar.
(b) A spitwad.
(c) Candy.
(d) A sandwich.

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?
(a) French fries.
(b) Feeling the sun in his face.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Knowing he doesn't want the same things as the doctor.

5. In "Christmas Gift" why does Sill enter the store?
(a) He sees his father through the window.
(b) To buy sugar.
(c) To get warm.
(d) He is hurt and needs help.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" why doesn't Connie want to go on the family outing?

2. In "The Hitch-Hikers" Sobby takes a bottle from ____________.

3. In "That in Aleppo Once..." the wife cries for __________.

4. In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where does the family go on their outing?

5. In "Theft" the thief is stealing for ____________.

(see the answer key)

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