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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A New Man, A Dark Night, and Marie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ida Garrett?
(a) 91 years old.
(b) 87 years old.
(c) 84 years old.
(d) 73 years old.

2. What station does Vivian switch the radio to?
(a) WMNF.
(b) WYCB.
(c) The first station with the weather.
(d) The local talk radio program.

3. From what illness does Clara die?
(a) HIV/AIDS.
(b) Sickle cell anemia.
(c) A brain tumor.
(d) Pneumonia.

4. What does the protagonist's mother do when the teacher introduces herself in "The First Day"?
(a) The protagonist's mother smiles proudly.
(b) The protagonist's mother challenges the woman because she seems too young.
(c) The protagonist's mother stares at her.
(d) The protagonist's mother tears up a bit.

5. How old is Santiago at the beginning of the story?
(a) 28 years old.
(b) 17 years old.
(c) 20 years old.
(d) 30 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Sunday Following Mother's Day", on what street was the family's apartment located?

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

3. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist liken her mother to as her mother pulls documents from her purse?

4. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" have for breakfast?

5. What does Caesar do to convince Carol that he has read her note?

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