The Best American Short Stories of the Century Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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 | Eight Week Quiz C

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 211-294.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Hitch-Hikers" where does Tom Harris take the men?
(a) A church.
(b) A motel.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A wedding.

2. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what mode of transportation does Mr. Trexler use?
(a) He walks.
(b) The bus.
(c) A bike.
(d) A taxi.

3. In "That in Aleppo Once..." what mode of transportation is taken on the way to the honeymoon?
(a) Car.
(b) Train.
(c) Plane.
(d) Bicycle.

4. In "Wild Plums" who asks the young girl to go pluming?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Teresa.
(d) The Slump family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Killers" what is the name of the location that the first part of the story takes place?

2. In "That in Aleppo Once..." how does the narrator feel at the end of the story?

3. In "Wild Plums" what is the narrator's name?

4. In "The Killers" where does the first part of the story take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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