1. In which town does the majority of the story "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" take place?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Harlow.
(c) Vallejo.
(d) Lansing.

2. When did Drew write the story entitled "Skip Jack"?
(a) While he was a graduate student.
(b) Three years before the story's opening.
(c) While he was in high school.
(d) Five years before the story's opening.

3. With what type of creature does Dan reportedly have a fixation?
(a) A shark.
(b) A psychic vampire.
(c) A succubus.
(d) A werewolf.

4. For what kind of company did Craig's dad work during his childhood?
(a) Heavy machinery.
(b) Fish processing.
(c) Tax preparation.
(d) Law firm.

5. In addition to his job, what activity did Chuck love to do, according to his son in the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that during Drew's last attempt at writing a novel, he burned the manuscript and nearly succeeded in burning what other object?

2. What is the name of Chuck's son, as revealed in the second section of Act III: Thanks, Chuck!?

3. The novel Drew decides to write belongs to which literary genre?

4. How many stories has Drew published in the New Yorker by the time the story opens?

5. What object did Albie mention in association with the vision he had of his wife Sarah's death?

(see the answer key)

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