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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter" encourage readers to mention his newsletter to others rather than lending them their copies of it?
(a) He wants to remain anonymous.
(b) He is concerned about backlash from readers.
(c) He wants readers to feel they are part of a special club.
(d) He wants readers to purchase his newsletter.

2. What is the Magic Star in "Santaland Diaries"?
(a) Where the line into Santa Land begins
(b) Where people stand to see Santa through a window
(c) Where children tell Santa what they want for Christmas
(d) Where children share their wishes

3. Which celebrity does the narrator feel the need to point out to visitors to Santa Land in "Santaland Diaries"?
(a) Walter Cronkite
(b) Phil Collins
(c) Simone from "General Hospital"
(d) Goldie Hawn

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

5. Who is the narrator of "My Manuscript"?
(a) Terry Glassman
(b) Mr. Chatam
(c) Mr. Holt
(d) Chad Holt

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nick Papanides like to cook with eggplant in "We Get Along"?

2. What does Hugh require that the narrator do each time he smokes in "Diary of a Smoker"?

3. What is Don's legal name in "Season's Greetings...."?

4. Why does Jocelyn repeatedly yell at Khe Sahn in "Season's Greetings..."?

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

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