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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" picture attending his imaginary nightclub act?
(a) His ex-wife, Carol
(b) Anita O'Day
(c) A famous record executive
(d) His daughter, Dawn

2. Why is "The Last You'll Hear From Me" titled thus?
(a) Its writer is moving away from society.
(b) Its writer is cutting off ties with his family.
(c) Its writer has decided to no longer write.
(d) Its writer intends to commit suicide.

3. In "My Manuscript", what quality does Mrs. Peacock have that she says makes her a "housekeeper" instead of a "maid"?
(a) Her gender
(b) Her qualifications
(c) Her age
(d) Her race

4. What causes Chad to suspect that his father has read his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?
(a) His father often quotes the manuscript.
(b) His father forces him to take guitar lessons.
(c) His father tells him Mrs. Peacock knows his secret.
(d) His father tells him a story about a gay student priest.

5. Who is Mr. Chatam in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He is Chad's father.
(b) He is a priest at Chad's church.
(c) He is Terry's father.
(d) He is Chad's guitar teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did the narrator's parents give for neglecting him in "Parade"?

2. What does the narrator of "My Manuscript" aspire to become?

3. What does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" collect?

4. What point of view is "Parade" written in?

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

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