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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What point of view is "Parade" written in?
(a) Third person omniscient
(b) Third person limited
(c) First person
(d) Second person

3. Why did Terry Glassman destroy his typewriter in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He realized he was a failed writer.
(b) His father never responded to his letters.
(c) He was jealous of Chad's writing ability.
(d) He wanted a set of golf clubs.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What magazine does the narrator of "Parade" appear in?

2. Who does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" ask to read her final instructions?

3. Why did Dawn of "Music for Lovers" have her feet amputated?

4. In "My Manuscript", what quality does Mrs. Peacock have that she says makes her a "housekeeper" instead of a "maid"?

5. How old was the narrator of "Music for Lovers"'s daughter, Dawn, when she fell off the roof?

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