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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lost in the City and His Mother's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed", when the car stalls, who is able to get it started?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Melanie.
(c) Anita.
(d) Wesley.

2. What does Joyce drink after speaking with Pearl?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A fifth of vodka.
(c) A glass of whiskey.
(d) The only beer in the house.

3. After Humphrey falls asleep on the couch, what falls out of his pocket?
(a) Paperwork for a new job.
(b) A few tiny, clear packets.
(c) A gun.
(d) More money.

4. What is Cassandra smoking at the opening of the story?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Marlboros.
(c) Virginia Slims.
(d) Chesterfields.

5. What does the police officer force the protagonist to do as punishment for crossing the street illegally?
(a) The officer forces him to perform a sex act.
(b) The officer forces him to come to the station.
(c) The officer makes the protagonist cross the street over and over again on the green light until he is satisfied.
(d) The officer forces the protagonist to swear he will never cross illegally again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassandra ask Joyce Moses?

2. In "The Store", how long had the protagonist been out of work before he responded to the ad in the newspaper?

3. Where do Cassandra's sister and brother-in-law live?

4. In "The Store", why does the protagonist's father have to quit his job?

5. What experience has taught Cassandra that asking questions can be dangerous?

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