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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" think it is pointless for his daughter to listen to dance music?
(a) He will not allow her out of the house to go to dances.
(b) She does not have feet, and therefore, cannot dance.
(c) She does not have legs, and therefore, cannot dance.
(d) He thinks she is destined for a career as a nightclub singer.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of Annette's unique physical traits in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) She has only 4 fingers on her left hand.
(b) She has two gray teeth.
(c) She is balding.
(d) She is overweight.

3. What does Malison name each of the characters in his second novel in "After Malison"?
(a) A. Davenport
(b) Professor Nobody
(c) Smithy Smithy
(d) Malison

4. Why does Marty have Vicki's cat put to sleep in "Jamboree"?
(a) He does not think he can love the cat as much as his baby.
(b) He is allergic to cats.
(c) He believes the cat will kill his newborn baby.
(d) He hates cats.

5. Which of the following words/phrases is NOT part of Khe Sahn's vocabulary according to Jocelyn in "Season's Greetings..."?
(a) Thank you
(b) Shiny
(c) Daddy
(d) Five dollar

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator in "After Malison"?

2. What genre is "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family"?

3. The phrases "'I hope it doesn't tire him out'" and "'the original boob tube'" in "Firestone" are examples of...

4. Why does Glen purchase snuff in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

5. Which of the following is NOT an item in the narrator's duffel bag in "After Malison"?

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