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

2. Who is the narrator in "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) Trish Moody
(b) Randy Sykes
(c) Annette Kelper
(d) Eileen Mickey

3. What is found in the bathroom of a Sunoco station in "Firestone"?
(a) Clothing
(b) A large sum of money
(c) A baby boy
(d) A baby girl

4. Why did Terry Glassman destroy his typewriter in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He wanted a set of golf clubs.
(b) He realized he was a failed writer.
(c) He was jealous of Chad's writing ability.
(d) His father never responded to his letters.

5. Who does the narrator's mother insult at the beginning of "We Get Along"?
(a) A mildew stain
(b) The apartment
(c) Her husband
(d) Her son

Short Answer Questions

1. How often is "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter" published?

2. What does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" encourage those attending her funeral to throw at Randy and Annette?

3. How does the narrator in "We Get Along" feel about his father's death?

4. In "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter", whose voice do the trees in Glen's fake dream have?

5. How does Melinda Delvecchio act towards Glen in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me".

2. Describe Chad's father's childhood in "My Manuscript".

3. How does the narrator of "Parade" describe Patrick Buchanan?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Drew react negatively after Glen shares his dreams with him in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

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

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