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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the protagonist's silent reverie broken?
(a) Kathleen tells him she is getting cold.
(b) When Kathleen kisses him.
(c) When the story in his mind ends.
(d) When a loud noise is heard.

2. What happens between Kathleen and the protagonist?
(a) Love at first sight.
(b) A misunderstanding.
(c) An argument.
(d) An instant recognition.

3. Who holds the protagonist and sobs in his memory?
(a) His mother.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His friend.
(d) His teacher.

4. Why does the protagonist have to go to another hospital?
(a) His insurance is not accepted by the first hospital.
(b) The first hospital's staff tells him they have no room.
(c) The first one believes he cannot be saved.
(d) He does not like the first hospital.

5. What is the nurse's response?
(a) His grandmother will help him heal.
(b) She will give him a shot against his dreams.
(c) That is very sweet.
(d) He is very sweet to think of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is causing this insatiable thirst?

2. What does the protagonist suddenly feel a strong desire to do?

3. Why does he feel this way when he eats the hamburger?

4. What is happening in his memory of the concentration camp?

5. What does Shimon convince the protagonist to do?

(see the answer key)

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