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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. 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) On the floor
(d) Closer to his ear

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What genre is "The Last You'll Hear from Me"?

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

4. What is Glen's initial impression of Drew Pierson in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

5. What word makes Chad's grandmother fall to her feet praying in "My Manuscript"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrator's imaginary nightclub act in "Music for Lovers".

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

3. Describe Margery in "We Get Along".

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

5. Describe the "kid from down the block", who brings Dawn records in "Music from Lovers", from the narrator's perspective.

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

7. How is Don's success in "Don's Story" ironic?

8. What specific directions does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" give Eileen for the dress she is to wear to the funeral?

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

10. Describe the narrator's experience with the woman on the bus in "Firestone".

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