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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 565-651.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Country Husband" Francis responds rudely to a neighbor. What was she trying to talk to him about?
(a) Car troubles.
(b) Cake recipes.
(c) Hair tonic.
(d) Curtains.

2. In "Theft" why did the thief enter the main character's apartment?
(a) To visit.
(b) To check the radiator.
(c) To clean.
(d) To have breakfast.

3. In "The Rotifer" the narrator does research for which family?
(a) Tolstoy.
(b) Chang.
(c) Smith.
(d) Benton.

4. In "The Shawl" who is the baby?
(a) Magda.
(b) Stella.
(c) Rosa.
(d) Natalie.

5. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," whom does Mr. Trexler visit?
(a) A psychiatrist.
(b) A cardiologist.
(c) A podiatrist.
(d) An obstetrician.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Other Woman" when does the storyteller think of the other woman?

2. Who wrote "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" ?

3. In "The Key" what does Bessie know her landlord has put in her house?

4. In "Theft" what is the main character doing when the thief enters her apartment?

5. In "Gesturing" who is Richard's wife?

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