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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (pages 189 - 256).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Natasha's husband in "Break All the Way Down"?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Ben.
(c) George.
(d) Manuel.

2. Why does Alvarez stop himself from pursuing a more serious relationship with Sarah?
(a) He has a wife and child in his home country.
(b) He is sick and does not want Sarah to grow too attached to him.
(c) He likes Sarah but has no money to take her out.
(d) He is an undocumented immigrant and does not want to complicate both of their lives.

3. What is the name of the unnamed narrator's boyfriend in the story "Baby Arm"?
(a) Willy.
(b) Alvarez.
(c) Jed.
(d) Gus.

4. What does a crazy woman eat in the story "Difficult Women"?
(a) Shredded wheat.
(b) Everything in strictly proportioned and measured amounts.
(c) Four raw eggs a day along with half a grapefruit.
(d) Lots of cream, cheese, and other dairy.

5. How long after meeting did the stone thrower and the glass woman get married?
(a) 14 months and 8 days.
(b) 11 months and 10 days.
(c) 7 months and 7 days.
(d) 1 month and 1 day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do people always seem to think Kate is from?

2. What is Rebekah doing when Father Minty calls her to come see him after dinner with his mother at the end of "Bad Priest"?

3. What does the stone thrower's wife most enjoy about her day?

4. Who stands up for the Hightowers when the townspeople start to threaten them?

5. What special communication system do Hanna and her twin sister share?

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