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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Intimations” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is different about the nail salon Smith describes in “A Man with Strong Hands” compared to others in her area?
(a) It is smaller.
(b) It is larger.
(c) It is closed.
(d) It is open 24/7.

2. At the end of “An Elder at the 98 Bus Stop,” what does Smith’s mother say lockdown is doing to people?
(a) Driving them crazy.
(b) Slowing them down.
(c) Bringing them peace.
(d) Making them lazy.

3. Who does Smith say taught her “to be never finished thinking” (93)?
(a) Darryl.
(b) Carol.
(c) Dave.
(d) Devorah.

4. Though private interests play a role in the lives of many Americans, what private interest does Smith say should not be one of them?
(a) Healthcare.
(b) Social security.
(c) The Postal system.
(d) Education.

5. What is written on the sign Smith first describes in “A Provocation in the Park”?
(a) Ask me why I’m here.
(b) Free Hugs.
(c) Talk to Me.
(d) Backpackers welcome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Smith say are patronized by people of all ages?

2. What did Barbara do when her dog died, according to Smith in “A Woman with a Little Dog”?

3. In “A Man With Strong Hands,” Smith’s masseur tells her that she never does what while getting a massage?

4. Smith says that when it comes to certain crimes, we only wonder later if it has something to do with a feeling of hopeless what on the part of the criminal?

5. How old is the woman who approached Smith at the bus stop?

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