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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 68-82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What article of clothing does Flan look at and think of Van Gogh?
(a) His sport coat
(b) His shoes
(c) His ties
(d) A hat

2. What ancient food item does Ouisa say is in the freezer when Paul offers to make dinner?
(a) Peas
(b) Ice Cream
(c) Chicken
(d) Steak

3. What film option does Flan think may be a nice alternative for Paul's father's movie?
(a) 3-D
(b) Silent
(c) Black and white
(d) Animation

4. What is the last thing the Hustler says before leaving the condo?
(a) Which way is the nearest subway?
(b) It's been fun
(c) Fuck you
(d) One love

5. What metaphor does Sidney Poitier use to characterize the two American debates on life?
(a) World powers
(b) River banks
(c) Warring bulls
(d) Bookends

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Woody in this section, his parents bough him the pink shirt when he outgrew his other shirts because of what?

2. In the second excerpt from This Life that the parents read, what does Poitier warn his readers against doing regarding their children?

3. How long is the hall in the Kittredge house?

4. Who does Flan stop Geoffrey from calling in this section?

5. Who tells Paul to leave the condo in this section?

(see the answer key)

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