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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 105-210.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote "Theft"?
(a) Katherine Anne Porter.
(b) Fannie Flagg.
(c) Dorothy Parker.
(d) Sam Collins.

2. In "Theft" what is the main character's name?
(a) Anna.
(b) Sophia.
(c) We are not told.
(d) Renee.

3. In "Wild Plums" why does the young girl jump off her father's carriage?
(a) To play with the dog.
(b) To see if Mrs. Slump wore underwear.
(c) To run away.
(d) To get a drink of water.

4. In "Theft" what reason does the thief give for stealing?
(a) Her niece is graduating, and young girls need nice things.
(b) Her daughter wanted the necklace.
(c) She didn't steal anything.
(d) She needs money for medicine.

5. In "Wild Plums" what is the narrator's name?
(a) Anna Marie.
(b) The reader is not told.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?

2. In "Wild Plums" who asks the young girl to go pluming?

3. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy directions?

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

5. In "Christmas Gift" who is having a baby?

(see the answer key)

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