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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 211-294.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Makes dinner.
(c) Argues.
(d) Grieves.

3. In "Christmas Gift" what is the boy's name?
(a) Sill.
(b) Tommy.
(c) George.
(d) Larry.

4. In "The Other Woman" what is about to happen in the storyteller's life?
(a) He will become a priest.
(b) He will attend a funeral.
(c) He will soon be married.
(d) He will soon be divorced.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?

3. Who wrote "The Killers"?

4. In "Theft" who tries to steal from the main character?

5. In "The Killers" why do the two killers enter a particular public place?

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