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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," the family is waiting onshore for ____________.
(a) The mother.
(b) A priest.
(c) The father.
(d) A policeman.

2. In "The Other Woman" what important recognition has the storyteller received?
(a) He was voted "Man of the Year."
(b) He caught a wanted criminal and received a reward.
(c) He became head bishop.
(d) He was appointed to a government position and recognized for his poetry.

3. In "Theft" what is the main character doing when the thief enters her apartment?
(a) Talking on the telephone.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Taking a bath.

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

5. In "The Killers" who goes to warn Ole that people want to kill him?
(a) Bill Withers.
(b) Sam Smadgen.
(c) George Proxy.
(d) Nick Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Christmas Gift" who gives the boy a cigarette?

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

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

4. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler travel several blocks without doing?

5. In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what does Mr. Trexler want?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "My Dead Brother Comes to America," what does the father do to show he cares for his family?

2. In "The Country Husband" how does Julia make herself happy?

3. In "Wild Plums" why did the young girl want to pick plums?

4. How is Richard compassionate in "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"?

5. In "The Hitch-Hikers" what does the guitar mean to each of the characters?

6. Compare and contrast the janitress and the young woman in "Theft."

7. Why do you think that Francis becomes obsessed with the babysitter in "A Country Husband"?

8. Describe the young woman in "Theft."

9. In "The Other Woman" do you think that the man truly loved his wife?

10. In "Christmas Gift" why does the storekeeper give the boy candy?

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