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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "We Get Along", what does the narrator's mother do the night after her husband's funeral?
(a) She goes on a drinking binge.
(b) She plays golf.
(c) She smashes the windows of her car.
(d) She obsessively cleans the apartment.

2. How did Trish's boyfriend react when she accidentally ran over his dog in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) He verbally assaulted her.
(b) He broke up with her.
(c) He forgave her.
(d) He gave her the silent treatment.

3. What type of transplant is Carlton waiting for in "Firestone"?
(a) A heart transplant
(b) A liver transplant
(c) A cornea transplant
(d) A kidney transplant

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

5. What does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" think the source of his daughter's headaches is?
(a) The music she listens to
(b) Her wisdom teeth
(c) Her new boyfriend
(d) Her amputated feet

6. In "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter", what does Glen picture Drew as in one of his "dreams"?
(a) A tree
(b) A troll
(c) Christ on the cross
(d) An apple

7. 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

8. What does the narrator of "My Manuscript" aspire to become?
(a) A writer
(b) A doctor
(c) A professional golfer
(d) A truck driver

9. What does the narrator wear that gets his picture in the newspaper in "Firestone"?
(a) A stack of tires
(b) His work uniform
(c) A stack of inner tubes
(d) A brightly colored jumpsuit

10. Why does Glen urge readers to boycott Dave's Kwik Stop in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) Because they treat homosexual customers inappropriately.
(b) Because they refuse to hire homosexuals.
(c) Because the "homophobic" Drew works there.
(d) Because the owner, Dave is homophobic.

11. Who does the narrator of "Parade" have a relationship with that he says "the press is having a field day over"?
(a) Charlton Heston
(b) Mike Tyson
(c) Bruce Springsteen
(d) Patrick Buchanan

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

13. What reason did the narrator's parents give for neglecting him in "Parade"?
(a) They did not know how to be good parents.
(b) They loved his brother more than they loved him.
(c) They did not like him.
(d) They were afraid he would reject them.

14. Why did Dawn of "Music for Lovers" have her feet amputated?
(a) Her feet were dirty.
(b) The doctors were overzealous.
(c) They were injured when she fell off of the roof.
(d) They were gangrenous.

15. What does Chad's father buy him for Christmas in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Guitar lessons
(b) A set of golf clubs
(c) A typewriter
(d) Alcohol

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the narrator of "Parade" specifically choose Oprah's show to appear on?

3. What did the narrator of "Parade"'s parents predict he would become?

4. Where did Don of "Don's Story" live before moving to Los Angeles?

5. Who does Anita O'Day claim is the manager of her record company?

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