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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many minutes does the light show at Tsaravets generally last?
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 5.
(d) 45.

2. The unnamed narrator lies to R. in "A Valediction" about what aspect of their long-distance relationship?
(a) Its depth.
(b) Its significance.
(c) Its longevity.
(d) Its viability.

3. What does the Bulgarian term "skupi" (89) mean in English?
(a) Dear or of great price.
(b) Lord or master.
(c) Mad or of unsound mind.
(d) Rich or of a higher class.

4. What article of clothing does R. give to himself and to the unnamed narrator in the section entitled "The Frog King"?
(a) A pair of earmuffs.
(b) A belt.
(c) A hat.
(d) A scarf.

5. The unnamed narrator wonders whether R. is coming to their scheduled meet-up how many minutes after the agreed-upon time in "Cleanness"?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 60.

6. 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) Knee.
(b) Ear.
(c) Foot.
(d) Elbow.

7. What does the Bulgarian term "Zapovyadaite" (136) mean?
(a) Hello.
(b) Welcome.
(c) Run.
(d) Please.

8. How many minutes after the end of the opera is the light show scheduled to begin?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 60.

9. The section entitled "A Valediction" takes place in the middle of which month?
(a) January.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) August.

10. How old was R. when he and the unnamed narrator met one another?
(a) 19.
(b) 27.
(c) 25.
(d) 21.

11. At the time of the events depicted in "Harbor," the unnamed narrator has had no contact with R. for what length of time?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 weeks.

12. At the time of the events depicted in "Cleanness," what subject is R. studying at college?
(a) Law.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Physical therapy.
(d) Literature.

13. The unnamed narrator tells the reader that he would like to take what action in relation to R. in "Cleanness"?
(a) To roost.
(b) To sleep.
(c) To root.
(d) To dream.

14. In which year did Tsaravets fall, according to the unnamed narrator in "A Valediction"?
(a) 1393.
(b) 1301.
(c) 1548.
(d) 1637.

15. To what type of establishment does R. lead a reluctant unnamed narrator in "A Valediction"?
(a) A hair salon.
(b) An art museum.
(c) A pub.
(d) A restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of transportation are the unnamed narrator and R. using when "A Valediction" opens?

2. The unnamed narrator claims, "There's no such thing as a professional" what "in Bulgaria" (155)?

3. Which character attends a college called the National Sports Academy?

4. To how many people had R. come out as a gay man before he met the unnamed narrator?

5. Which feature of R.'s appearance is said to pour a particular feeling "over everything" (97) he and the unnamed narrator do together?

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