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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Reptilian Regressions, Fables 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author give this story the title "Narcissus"?
(a) It shows humans are narcissistic.
(b) It shows politicians are narcissistic.
(c) It shows scientists are narcissistic.
(d) Narcissus is the name of a flower.

2. How does Cinderella's stepmom begin her speech in "Cinderella: An Address Delivered to the National Association of Family Therapists by Cinderella's Stepmother"?
(a) She screams.
(b) She cries.
(c) She makes fun of Cinderella.
(d) She thanks the audience.

3. What does Billy like to cut up in "Projection"?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His homework.
(c) His toys.
(d) His steak.

4. At the end of "Nervous Condition", how does John's wife attack him?
(a) With a knife.
(b) With words.
(c) She steps on his nerves.
(d) With a bat.

5. What does the baby bird in "Soaring" refuse to give his parents satisfaction over?
(a) Retirement.
(b) His career.
(c) His achievement.
(d) His birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the person the man encounters on the bridge?

2. When, in "Projection", do Billy's parents decide to take him to a doctor?

3. What challenge did Edwin H. Friedman face in writing his fables?

4. Why are Billy's parents worried in "Projection"?

5. What does Cinderella do after she marries the prince?

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