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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter", whose voice do the trees in Glen's fake dream have?
(a) Drew's
(b) His mother's
(c) Melinda's
(d) Glen's

2. How did the narrator in "Parade" solve his debilitating life problems?
(a) He worked through them on his own.
(b) He turned to God.
(c) He went through extensive psychotherapy.
(d) He watched Oprah religiously.

3. What did Nick Papanides like to cook with eggplant in "We Get Along"?
(a) Chicken
(b) Snakes
(c) Tomatoes
(d) Squirrels

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "We Get Along", why is Evelyne obsessed with the initials W.S.?

2. Why does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" think it is pointless for his daughter to listen to dance music?

3. Why does Glen urge readers to boycott Dave's Kwik Stop in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

4. What genre is "The Last You'll Hear from Me"?

5. In "We Get Along", what does the narrator's father record in a notebook hidden in his desk drawer?

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