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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Glen's initial impression of Drew Pierson in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) Glen finds Drew friendly and not at all homophobic.
(b) Glen is not sure what to make of Drew.
(c) Glen finds Drew rude and homophobic.
(d) Glen is sure Drew is homosexual.

2. What does Chad refuse to do when his brother is born in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Speak to his brother.
(b) Change the baby's diapers.
(c) Like his brother.
(d) Share his bedroom.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for getting the narrator his job at the service station in "Firestone"?

2. Why did Terry Glassman destroy his typewriter in "My Manuscript"?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Annette's unique physical traits in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the tone of the story "Parade"? How does the author create this tone?

2. Contrast the narrator in "Firestone" with his co-workers (Carlton and Taylor).

3. How does Chad conduct research for his book in "My Manuscript"?

4. Retell the story about the student priest that Mr. Holt tells Chad in "My Manuscript".

5. What perplexes Carlton about the narrator's unwillingness to correct his vision loss in "Firestone"?

6. Describe a typical first date for the "old" version of the narrator of "Parade".

7. What does Glen dream about in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"? What does he tell Drew he dreamed about? Why?

8. In "We Get Along", what does the narrator think the initials W.S. stand for? Why?

9. Describe Dawn's relationship with Rusty in "Music for Lovers".

10. What is the genre of "Don's Story"? How is it a "spoof" on an actual piece in this genre?

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