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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, The Failure of Syntax, Fables 3 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the other animal in "Round in Circles", react to the moth's advice?
(a) He takes it.
(b) He covers his ears and sings "lalala!"
(c) He ignores it.
(d) He shouts "Tais-toi!"

2. Who does the man encounter in "The Bridge" when he crosses the bridge?
(a) A young child.
(b) A man with a rope around his chest.
(c) A woman crying.
(d) His father.

3. What does communication depend on in "The Failure of Syntax"?
(a) Sign language.
(b) Hand gestures.
(c) Emotional context.
(d) Grammar.

4. What animal is the moth confused by in "Round in Circles"?
(a) A fish.
(b) A bear.
(c) A cat.
(d) A fly.

5. What do the lamb's friends say about her fear?
(a) She is stupid.
(b) She must know a lot about shears.
(c) She has a right to be scared.
(d) She is silly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What challenge did Edwin H. Friedman face in writing his fables?

2. What does the doctor think about Billy in "Projection"?

3. When, in "Projection", do Billy's parents decide to take him to a doctor?

4. What is the man in the "The Bridge" responsible for?

5. What is the lamb afraid of in "The Friendly Forest"?

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