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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through II, Loving R.: "A Valediction" and III: "Harbor".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion does the unnamed narrator experience as a result of losing R.?
(a) Relief.
(b) Joy.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Grief.

2. What type of sound does R. often make, causing the unnamed narrator to consider it as a sound of "homecoming"? (89)
(a) A grumble.
(b) A grunt.
(c) A chuckle.
(d) A groan.

3. A figure created in the image of which creature is burned at the New Year celebration during the vacation the unnamed narrator and R. take together?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A frog.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A spider.

4. Which body part is NOT used by R. or the unnamed narrator as they show one another covert demonstrations of affection at the opera?
(a) Ear.
(b) Foot.
(c) Elbow.
(d) Knee.

5. What term does the unnamed narrator use to describe his father's reaction to weakness during his childhood?
(a) Ardor.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Viciousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. The section entitled "A Valediction" takes place in the middle of which month?

2. The unnamed narrator admits that the real source of his forgiveness regarding R.'s habitual tardiness is what?

3. In what year did the Changes culminate in Bulgaria, according to the taxi driver in "Decent People"?

4. To what type of establishment does R. lead a reluctant unnamed narrator in "A Valediction"?

5. What action does the unnamed narrator plan to take when he reaches his destination in the taxi in "Decent People"?

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