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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 type of familiar frozen food does R. seek out in order to remind him of Lisbon?
(a) Lasagna.
(b) Chop suey.
(c) Linguini.
(d) Pancakes.

2. What realization did G. come to about B. once B. started dating their mutual friend, who was female?
(a) He was straight.
(b) He was in love with M.
(c) He was trans.
(d) He was in love with B.

3. In the section entitled "Decent People," the unnamed narrator runs into someone named M. Who is M.?
(a) The unnamed narrator's roommate.
(b) The unnamed narrator's cousin.
(c) The unnamed narrator's student.
(d) The unnamed narrator's friend.

4. How many exemplary poems does the unnamed narrator traditionally keep displayed on the back wall of his classroom?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. During the break-up conversation between R. and the unnamed narrator, which adjective did R. use to describe their relationship?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Unfulfilling.
(c) Numbing.
(d) Impossible.

Short Answer Questions

1. The unnamed narrator states that the best thing about his favorite websites is that they demonstrate that people are never what in their desire?

2. In the section entitled "Decent People," the taxi driver tells the unnamed narrator that it was easy to feel which emotion during the period referred to as "the Changes" (49)?

3. The unnamed narrator lies to R. in "A Valediction" about what aspect of their long-distance relationship?

4. The unnamed narrator tells the reader that he would like to take what action in relation to R. in "Cleanness"?

5. How does R. feel about the country where he was born and raised?

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