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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Day by Edward P. Jones.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The First Day, what does the mother say when she finds her daughter cannot attend Seaton?
(a) "One person can't ruin the plan."
(b) "One monkey don't stop no show."
(c) "One answer ain't the end."
(d) "One choice jsut brings another."

2. What does the older son in Minor Heroism do for a living?
(a) He is a college professor.
(b) He is an attorney.
(c) He is a school teacher.
(d) He is a writer.

3. What do Robert and the husband end up doing at the end of the television show?
(a) Drawing a picture together.
(b) Eating blueberry pie.
(c) Calling out for a pizza.
(d) Going to sleep.

4. Where does Hattie Benedict move after the blizzard?
(a) Seattle, Washington
(b) Raleigh, North Carolina.
(c) Oakland, California.
(d) Sarasota, Florida.

5. In what condition does Varig arrive at Tusend Hjem on the night of the meeting?
(a) He is alone and afraid.
(b) He is exhausted.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He is unable to speak English.

Short Answer Questions

1. In All the Way in Flagstaff, what does William want to do when he grows up?

2. In the story A Romantic Weekend, where does the couple go for dinner on their weekend?

3. In River of Names, who is the narrator's lover?

4. In Minor Heroism, where in the house does Bryan sit and draw his pictures?

5. What does the father in the story Minor Heroism do for a living?

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