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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "Barrel Fever"?
(a) Gill Pullen
(b) Dolph
(c) Dolph's mother
(d) Hope

2. What does the narrator of "Parade" say people are constantly asking him for?
(a) Attention
(b) Advice
(c) Money
(d) Approval

3. How does the narrator of "Parade" feel about how he was treated by his parents when he was a child?
(a) He had a perfectly happy childhood.
(b) He was doted on by his parents.
(c) He did not get the love he deserved.
(d) He was smothered by his mother's love.

4. Where did Malison grow up in "After Malison"?
(a) Chesterton
(b) Los Angeles
(c) Rotunda Surf
(d) New York City

5. Why does the narrator of "Parade" specifically choose Oprah's show to appear on?
(a) He believes her show needs sprucing up.
(b) He is a huge fan of Oprah.
(c) He believes he will get the most media attention on this show.
(d) It is the most popular show on television.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did a piece of tissue become stuck in the narrator's ear in "Music for Lovers"?

2. Why is the narrator of "After Malison" desperate to talk with Malison one-on-one?

3. Which of the following was NOT in the file drawer labeled "POISON" in "Barrel Fever"?

4. Who does Vicki end up marrying in "Jamboree"?

5. What is found in the bathroom of a Sunoco station in "Firestone"?

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