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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. Where does Glen park while shopping at Food Carnival in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) In a handicapped parking space
(b) In the rear of the store
(c) In a tow zone
(d) In the Dave's Kwik Stop parking lot

2. What does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" have "an impressive collection" of?
(a) Tapes
(b) Movies
(c) Music
(d) Sewing supplies

3. What is found in the bathroom of a Sunoco station in "Firestone"?
(a) A baby girl
(b) Clothing
(c) A large sum of money
(d) A baby boy

4. How did Trish's boyfriend react when she accidentally ran over his dog in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) He broke up with her.
(b) He verbally assaulted her.
(c) He forgave her.
(d) He gave her the silent treatment.

5. What is Don's profession in "Don's Story"?
(a) Actor
(b) He is unemployed
(c) Actor and director
(d) Director

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Chad to suspect that his father has read his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?

2. What does Chad refuse to do when his brother is born in "My Manuscript"?

3. What does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" collect?

4. How does the narrator of "Parade" feel about how he was treated by his parents when he was a child?

5. What is Glen's initial impression of Drew Pierson in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Contrast the story Taylor tells about his child with the actual facts about his child in "Firestone".

2. Describe Margery in "We Get Along".

3. In "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter", why is Drew having difficulty in his psychology class? What does Glen offer to do to help Drew?

4. How is Don's success in "Don's Story" ironic?

5. Describe a typical first date for the "old" version of the narrator of "Parade".

6. In "Don's Story", why does Don say that many people are watching his speech "with rage and jealousy"?

7. What is Chad's relationship with Terry Glassman in "My Manuscript"?

8. In "We Get Along", what does the narrator think the initials W.S. stand for? Why?

9. Describe the instances of "homophobia" that Glen believes he experiences after speaking with Drew on the phone in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter".

10. What is the tone of the story "Parade"? How does the author create this tone?

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