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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. Who, in "Nervous Condition" does John marry?
(a) A woman his mother's age.
(b) His high school sweetheart.
(c) A mean woman.
(d) An oversensitive woman.

2. What is the lamb's friends' advice at the end of ""The Friendly Forest"?
(a) To communicate with the tiger.
(b) To run away.
(c) To hide in a tree.
(d) To communicate with the bear.

3. In "Raising Cain: A Case History of the First Family", what is the conclusion of the report?
(a) Families should not be allowed to have multiple family members in office.
(b) Parents just don't understand.
(c) Cain might kill Able.
(d) Red is an angry color.

4. What does Billy like to cut up in "Projection"?
(a) His toys.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His homework.
(d) His steak.

5. Who does the author claim he feels protective over in the Prologue?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mother.
(c) His agent.
(d) The characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does communication depend on in "The Failure of Syntax"?

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

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

4. Who writes the report in "Raising Cain: A Case History of the First Family"?

5. What do the lamb's friends say about her fear?

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