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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Young Lions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprising news does Clara give Jenny?
(a) Clara tells Jenny that Robert has enlisted in the army.
(b) Clara tells Jenny that her mother has passed away.
(c) Clara tells Jenny that she and Robert are recently engaged.
(d) Clara tells Jenny that she and Robert are expecting.

2. How does Carol communicate with Caesar before she leaves for work?
(a) Carol yells at him from the other room.
(b) Carol telephones Caesar every morning.
(c) Carol passive-aggressively slams cabinets and drawers.
(d) Carol tapes notes to objects he will use in the morning.

3. What advice does Robert receive from Carleton and Carlos?
(a) "Don't cross Miss Jenny."
(b) "Don't overstay your welcome."
(c) "Don't get lost in the city."
(d) "Don't go outside after dark."

4. What are Robert and Clara pretending to fight over?
(a) Their share of the newspaper.
(b) Cab fare.
(c) Places where they can eat dinner.
(d) Use of an umbrella.

5. Where do Betsy Ann's pigeons fly away to each morning?
(a) The park.
(b) The roof.
(c) Miles' house.
(d) The bell tower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist liken her mother to as her mother pulls documents from her purse?

2. Whose pigeons does Betsy Ann go to visit for the second time?

3. What color are the pigeons Betsy Ann receives from Miles?

4. How old are the mentally handicapped woman and her housemates?

5. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" notice as her mother walks away?

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