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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator say Randy thinks he looks like in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) Marlin Perkins
(b) George Clooney
(c) Marlon Brando
(d) Brad Pitt

2. What causes Chad to suspect that his father has read his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?
(a) His father often quotes the manuscript.
(b) His father tells him Mrs. Peacock knows his secret.
(c) His father forces him to take guitar lessons.
(d) His father tells him a story about a gay student priest.

3. Why is "The Last You'll Hear From Me" titled thus?
(a) Its writer has decided to no longer write.
(b) Its writer is cutting off ties with his family.
(c) Its writer is moving away from society.
(d) Its writer intends to commit suicide.

4. How did the narrator in "Parade" solve his debilitating life problems?
(a) He watched Oprah religiously.
(b) He worked through them on his own.
(c) He turned to God.
(d) He went through extensive psychotherapy.

5. Who does Anita O'Day claim is the manager of her record company?
(a) Her dog
(b) No one
(c) Her mother
(d) Herself

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "My Manuscript"?

2. How does the narrator attempt to keep Mrs. Peacock out of his room in "My Manuscript"?

3. Why does Dawn begin listening to rock music, in "Music for Lovers"?

4. Who does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" picture attending his imaginary nightclub act?

5. What does the narrator of "Parade" say people are constantly asking him for?

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