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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 25 - 30 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator think he could not let himself fall completely in love with his lover?
(a) He knew the affair was going to be so short.
(b) He was afraid of commitment.
(c) He did not fully trust her.
(d) He was not over his last relationship.

2. What does the narrator do to try to ease some of the feelings leftover from the affair?
(a) Take a class.
(b) Visit family.
(c) Go to public places to be around people.
(d) Go out with friends.

3. Why does the narrator say he felt he had to tell his lover that he loved her?
(a) It was bursting inside him.
(b) He thought it would make her stay.
(c) He wanted to scare her away.
(d) He was drunk.

4. What does the narrator do to try to numb the feelings after his affair?
(a) Paint.
(b) Write.
(c) Sing.
(d) Read.

5. Aside from the flight, what did the narrator pay for during his trip?
(a) A new suit and tie.
(b) Silk pajamas.
(c) Massages and tours.
(d) Hotel and food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the narrator's lover give to him before he left?

2. What does the narrator feel he can do if he thinks of his time with his lover too much?

3. What is the narrator staring at at the start of "Break it Down"?

4. What does the narrator say is all that is left of the relationship after the pictures and questions go away?

5. Who is the author of "Break It Down"?

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