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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was A PERSONAL MATTER first published?
(a) Early 1960s.
(b) 1975.
(c) Mid 1980s.
(d) Late 1990s.

2. What comes over Bird as he waits for the bus?
(a) The urge to vomit.
(b) A strong, angry sexual desire.
(c) Paternal feelings.
(d) A panic attack.

3. What does the angry student realize about Bird?
(a) He is hungover.
(b) He is demented.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is depressed.

4. Bird remains awake all night imagining that _____________________.
(a) the baby is being fed and not starved.
(b) his wife has taken the baby home.
(c) the baby has died.
(d) he has money for the baby's surgery.

5. What is Bird afraid of losing now that his child is here?
(a) His sense of identity.
(b) His time.
(c) His career.
(d) His money.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Bird ask a sales clerk?

2. What request does Bird's colleague make of him?

3. What does the doctor tell Bird about the baby?

4. Where does Bird wake up in Chapter 5?

5. What does an outspoken student do when Bird dismisses class early?

(see the answer key)

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