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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Orange Line Train to Ballston and The Sunday Following Mother's Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Store", where is the protagonist when he realizes he has left some of his personal belongings at the job he just quit?
(a) On New York Ave.
(b) On 7th Street.
(c) On 5th Street.
(d) On K Street.

2. How old are the mentally handicapped woman and her housemates?
(a) Clearly over 50 years old.
(b) At least 30 years old.
(c) At least 40 years old.
(d) Around 20-25 years old.

3. When does Lonney marry Brenda?
(a) April.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) March.

4. What does Cassandra carry in her pocket?
(a) An eviction notice.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Newspaper clippings of Rhonda's success, wrapped in tinfoil.
(d) Her mother's obituary.

5. Why does Caesar dislike it when Manny calls his apartment?
(a) Manny whispers everything over the phone, making it seem obscene.
(b) Caesar does not want Carol to find out what he is planning to do.
(c) Caesar has been trying to distance himself from Manny.
(d) Caesar does not want there to be record of any communications between himself and Manny.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Store", where was the protagonist's first job?

2. Why does Marvin challenge Marvella in the train station?

3. How does Rhonda die?

4. In "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed", when the car stalls, who is able to get it started?

5. Why does the protagonist's mother need help with the school forms in "The First Day"?

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