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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jocelyn repeatedly yell at Khe Sahn in "Season's Greetings..."?
(a) She believes Khe Sahn is hard of hearing.
(b) She believes it will help her understand English better.
(c) She is always angry at Khe Sahn.
(d) She despises Khe Sahn.

2. What feature do both the waiter and Brandon Tartikoff notice about Don in "Don's Story"?
(a) His unique background
(b) His height
(c) His hands
(d) His clothing

3. Why does Dawn begin listening to rock music, in "Music for Lovers"?
(a) Her father encourages her to listen to it.
(b) She wants to irritate her father.
(c) Her father gets rid of the TV.
(d) She is attempting to express her teenage angst.

4. How does the narrator attempt to keep Mrs. Peacock out of his room in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He posts a sign on his door.
(b) He tells her not to enter his room.
(c) He locks his door.
(d) He places a trap in front of his door.

5. What genre is "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family"?
(a) A poem
(b) A letter
(c) A short story
(d) A speech

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" have "an impressive collection" of?

2. Where is Mrs. Dunbar, supposedly, when Don is killed in "Season's Greetings..."?

3. Why did Terry Glassman destroy his typewriter in "My Manuscript"?

4. Why was Don fired from his job at a cafeteria in "Don's Story"?

5. Why does the narrator begin cleaning bathrooms in "Firestone"?

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