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

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 G

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 652-768.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "You're Ugly, Too" who does Charlie want her to meet?
(a) Earl.
(b) Beth.
(c) Carolyn.
(d) Evan.

2. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Henry Miller.
(c) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(d) Robert Penn Warren.

3. In "Wild Plums" what does the Slump family throw to the narrator?
(a) Wild plums.
(b) Oranges.
(c) A bible.
(d) A handful of rocks.

4. In "The Key" where does Bessie fall asleep?
(a) The hallway.
(b) The alley.
(c) On the steps of a church.
(d) A motel room.

5. In "The Key" in what city does Bessie live?
(a) New York City.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Tampa.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what has the father gotten for all the children?

2. In "Birthmates" who is Art's ex-wife?

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what does Richard do to hide the sister's mistakes during a recital?

4. In "A City of Churches" what religion does the whole town practice?

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?

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