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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. Why did the Anita O'Day begin taking drugs in "Music for Lovers"?
(a) Because she had a difficult childhood.
(b) Because she felt like it.
(c) Because she grew up surrounded by drug dealers.
(d) Because she was pressured by a former boyfriend.

2. Where does Chad hide his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Buried under the house
(b) In his dresser drawer
(c) In the bathroom of a Trailways station
(d) Buried behind the shed

3. 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

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

5. Why does the narrator of "Parade" specifically choose Oprah's show to appear on?
(a) He is a huge fan of Oprah.
(b) He believes her show needs sprucing up.
(c) He believes he will get the most media attention on this show.
(d) It is the most popular show on television.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Trish's boyfriend react when she accidentally ran over his dog in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?

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

3. Why is "The Last You'll Hear From Me" titled thus?

4. Why is Taylor given many of the narrator's job duties in "Firestone"?

5. Why is it unusual for the narrator of "Firestone" to be working at a car service station?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the instances of "homophobia" that Glen believes he experiences after speaking with Drew on the phone in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter".

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

3. What insults does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" hurl at Annette and Randy?

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

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

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

7. What prompts Mr. Holt to send Chad to Mr. Chatam for guitar lessons in "My Manuscript"?

8. In "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter", why is Drew having difficulty in his psychology class? What does Glen offer to do to help Drew?

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

10. Describe the narrator of "Parade"'s relationship with Bruce Springsteen (from his perspective).

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