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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Townspeople Speak of Galya on Her Green Bicycle - Soldiers Don't Like Looking Foolish.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “In the Bright Sleeve of the Sky,” Alfonso asks if he is seeing what?
(a) The little angel.
(b) The little baby.
(c) The little soul.
(d) The little light.

2. Why does Alfonso say he is answerable in “Alfonso Stands Answerable”?
(a) He hides behind his wife.
(b) He runs away down the street.
(c) He threatens his neighbors.
(d) He shoots an officer.

3. Alfonso and three-day old Anushka come home to their apartment where they find what?
(a) Mama Galya.
(b) No food or heat.
(c) More soldiers.
(d) The dirty snow from Sonya’s boots is still on the floor.

4. What does Alfonso do to entertain his daughter?
(a) He puts a newspaper on his head like a hat.
(b) He tickles her.
(c) He dances with her.
(d) He sings to her.

5. How old is Momma Galya?
(a) 43.
(b) 33.
(c) 63.
(d) 53.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Momma Galya say deafness really is?

2. Why does Alfonso kill the soldier?

3. To whom does Alfonso thank for the deafness of the townspeople?

4. “In As Soldiers March, Alfonso Covers the Boy’s Face with a Newspaper,” how many people watch as Sonya puts the now-dead Petya’s glasses back on his face?

5. In “A City Like a Guillotine Shivers on Its Way to the Neck,” what does Alfonso do?

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