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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Manuscript", what shocked Chad's father about the student priest's appearance when he arrived home from school one day?
(a) He had shaved his head.
(b) He was wearing makeup.
(c) He had no pants on.
(d) He was wearing a dress.

2. What did the narrator of "Parade"'s parents predict he would become?
(a) A banker
(b) A narcissist
(c) A celebrity
(d) A loser

3. Why does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" want to remove his uvula?
(a) He is a masochist.
(b) He wants to be like Anita O'Day.
(c) He is disgusted by it.
(d) He believes it will make him a better singer.

4. 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 is overweight.
(c) She is balding.
(d) She has two gray teeth.

5. What is the reason for the narrator's appearance on the Oprah show in "Parade"?
(a) He used to love others too much.
(b) No one has ever loved him.
(c) His parents failed to give him the love he deserved.
(d) He loves his sister too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of "My Manuscript" aspire to become?

2. In "My Manuscript", who does Chad assume led his father to believe Chad is gay?

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

4. What word makes Chad's grandmother fall to her feet praying in "My Manuscript"?

5. Why is "The Last You'll Hear From Me" titled thus?

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