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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Half-Life" and "Earth, Speak".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Food for the Common Cold," what does David use as a symbol of the unhappiness in his household?
(a) The scarcity of food.
(b) The smoke from the stove.
(c) The crooked door.
(d) The crumbling steps.

2. In "Smokes Last," why does David's mother keep reminding him to bring the mail in?
(a) She is waiting for some medical paperwork.
(b) She is hoping that Paige will finally write home.
(c) She is hoping it will contain a check from David's father.
(d) She is waiting for a disability check.

3. In the context of "Burn," what is the most likely meaning of the term "skeejin" (1)?
(a) Person lacking economic means.
(b) Young adult or teenager.
(c) Native or indigenous person.
(d) Person with a substance use disorder.

4. In "Smokes Last," what is implied when David tells his mother about the Western Union money and she says "I think I can drive" (152)?
(a) She is worried about the car.
(b) She has been drinking.
(c) She is very busy.
(d) She is very tired.

5. In "Food for the Common Cold," what are Frick and David's mother arguing about besides the old graveyard?
(a) David's mother's suspicion that Frick is cheating on her.
(b) Frick's desire to have another child.
(c) Frick's treatment of David.
(d) Frick's drinking habits.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Safe Harbor," what kind of medication does David's mother regularly take?

2. In "Safe Harbor," what word does David say his mother hates?

3. In "Get Me Some Medicine," what does David say he and Fellis usually use for gambling chips?

4. In "Food for the Common Cold," what is the cause of the terrible smell in David's mother's house?

5. In "The Blessing Tobacco," where is Paige working?

(see the answer key)

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