The Best American Short Stories of the Century Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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 Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Katrina Kenison
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Hitch-Hikers" who kills Sanford?
(a) Tom Harris.
(b) The little boy.
(c) He kills himself.
(d) Sobby.

2. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," how did the brother die?
(a) He choked on a peanut.
(b) In the war.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) He committed suicide.

3. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," who is the boy's best friend?
(a) William.
(b) Richard.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

4. In "The Country Husband" who kisses Francis?
(a) The secretary.
(b) Anne.
(c) The neighbor.
(d) The maid.

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin,", how old is Richard?
(a) 17.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 22.

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

7. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?
(a) The priest.
(b) A bum.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The storekeeper.

8. In "The Killers" what was Ole Anderson's former profession?
(a) He was a boxer.
(b) He was a school teacher.
(c) He was a bookie.
(d) He was a priest.

9. In "The Hitch-Hikers" Sobby takes a bottle from ____________.
(a) A dumpster.
(b) The side of the road.
(c) His bag.
(d) The restaurant.

10. In "The Country Husband" who listens to Francis tell about the event that has just happened?
(a) Julia.
(b) Francis' children.
(c) Anne.
(d) No one.

11. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy?
(a) French fries.
(b) Feeling the sun in his face.
(c) Knowing he doesn't want the same things as the doctor.
(d) Exercising.

12. In "Christmas Gift" the boy is looking for __________.
(a) The storekeeper.
(b) A priest.
(c) The doctor.
(d) His father.

13. In "Theft" what is stolen?
(a) Money.
(b) A purse.
(c) A watch.
(d) A necklace.

14. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin", what does Miss Aehle say about Richard and the sister?
(a) They look alike.
(b) They have no talent.
(c) They are musical prodigies.
(d) They are dating.

15. Who wrote "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"?
(a) Augusten Burroughs.
(b) Tennessee Williams.
(c) Bob Hope.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "Christmas Gift"?

2. In "The Country Husband" what event happens at the beginning of the story?

3. In "Wild Plums" what does the narrator's mother say wild plums taste like?

4. In "The Other Woman" what is the name of the storyteller?

5. In "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," what happens to Richard?

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