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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Glen ask Drew to put the telephone in order to help him remember his dream in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) Closer to his ear
(b) Under his pillow
(c) In his underwear
(d) On the floor

2. What word makes Chad's grandmother fall to her feet praying in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Homosexual
(b) Priest
(c) Guitar
(d) Sin

3. Why does the narrator of "Firestone" refuse to have his eyes operated on?
(a) He believes his declining eyesight is the will of God.
(b) He is frightened of hospitals and doctors.
(c) He cannot afford to have the surgeries done.
(d) He believes his declining eyesight gives him an edge in life.

4. What does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" collect?
(a) Paperweights
(b) Music
(c) Coins
(d) Religious icons

5. 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 the "homophobic" Drew works there.
(c) Because they refuse to hire homosexuals.
(d) Because the owner, Dave is homophobic.

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

7. What genre could "Parade" be classified as?
(a) Satire
(b) Drama
(c) Realistic fiction
(d) Autobiography

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

9. Why does Brandon Tartikoff offer Don a contract for his life story in "Don's Story"?
(a) He believes the story contains everything that makes a story interesting.
(b) He wants to humiliate Don by telling his story in a movie.
(c) He thinks this is the only thing that will make Don leave him alone.
(d) He feels sorry for Don.

10. In "My Manuscript", who does Chad assume led his father to believe Chad is gay?
(a) Mrs. Peacock
(b) His mother
(c) Mr. Chatam
(d) Terry Glassman

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

12. What is the reason for the narrator's appearance on the Oprah show in "Parade"?
(a) He used to love others too much.
(b) His parents failed to give him the love he deserved.
(c) He loves his sister too much.
(d) No one has ever loved him.

13. Why is Taylor given many of the narrator's job duties in "Firestone"?
(a) Taylor is more qualified.
(b) The manager likes Taylor better than the narrator.
(c) The narrator is incapable of performing the duties.
(d) Taylor claims he has a child to support.

14. Who does the narrator say Randy thinks he looks like in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) Marlon Brando
(b) George Clooney
(c) Brad Pitt
(d) Marlin Perkins

15. How does the narrator in "We Get Along" feel about his father's death?
(a) He is secretly happy.
(b) He is at peace with it.
(c) He is ambivalent.
(d) He is devastated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator wear that gets his picture in the newspaper in "Firestone"?

2. Why does Melinda begin crying in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

3. How do Annette and Randy spend their time together according to the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?

4. Why does Dawn begin listening to rock music, in "Music for Lovers"?

5. What bothers the narrator of "Music for Lovers" most about his daughter's boyfriend, Rusty?

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