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

2. 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) Cain might kill Able.
(c) Parents just don't understand.
(d) Red is an angry color.

3. In "The Bridge" what must the man do so he won't lose a long awaited opportunity?
(a) Cry.
(b) Fight a caged lion.
(c) Bribe the mayor.
(d) Act immediately.

4. What happens to the moth at the end of "Round in Circles"?
(a) He opens the window.
(b) He saves the cat.
(c) He wins a medal.
(d) He dies.

5. Who warns the lamb about her friends' advice?
(a) A member of the forest community.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) The farmer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Edwin H. Friedman claim "real figures of speech" are based on?

5. What does Billy like to cut up in "Projection"?

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