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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first family in "Raising Cain: A Case History of the First Family"?
(a) The Clinton family.
(b) Adam, Eve, Cain, and Able.
(c) The Bush family.
(d) Adam and Eve.

2. What does baby bird leave forever at the end of "Soaring"?
(a) The earth.
(b) His nest.
(c) Maryland.
(d) The birdhouse.

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

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

5. What do baby bird and his parents ultimately fight for in "Soaring"?
(a) A better life.
(b) Food.
(c) Control.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the bird couple in "Soaring" feel about their youngest?

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

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

4. When baby bird enacts his punishment upon his parents, what happens?

5. What image do baby bird's parents want to project in "Soaring"?

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