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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp 231 - 242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As teenagers, where did Mike and his friends hang out?
(a) At a liquor store.
(b) With Mike's parents.
(c) At a bookstore.
(d) Downtown L.A.

2. At the college where Mike worked, what was the name of the other English A teacher?
(a) Dr. Gunner.
(b) Dr. Jones.
(c) Dr. Whitmore.
(d) Dr. Anderson.

3. What did Mike say was central to the discourse of power?
(a) The Canon.
(b) Writing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Literature.

4. What was the title of the article in The Nation in 1896?
(a) "The Growing Illiteracy of American Boys."
(b) "The Illiteracy of American Boys."
(c) "American Illiteracy."
(d) "Illiteracy in America."

5. What was Frank's nickname in school?
(a) Blacky.
(b) Honky.
(c) Poor boy.
(d) Little Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours a day did Mike spend at the UCLA library?

2. What was the title of Harold's favorite song?

3. Who did Mike say was the coolest kid he knew?

4. What did Mike say made Harold stupid?

5. What did Mike say he gained from those who introduced him to the Canon?

(see the answer key)

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