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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Freeforall (159-170).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell miss most about earth?
(a) Spain.
(b) His friends and family.
(c) The fresh smell of lavender.
(d) The gardening and natural beauty.

2. In "My Evil Mother," which card does the mother draw that determines the boyfriend’s fate?
(a) King of cups.
(b) The knight.
(c) The tower.
(d) Ace of wands.

3. Why can Atwood not serve as a medium in "The Dead Interview"?
(a) Only men can be mediums.
(b) She is not permeable enough.
(c) Her brain is too cluttered.
(d) She is too old.

4. In "My Evil Mother," what creature does the narrator believe her father is?
(a) Fairy.
(b) Garden gnome.
(c) Unicorn.
(d) Centaur.

5. In "My Evil Mother" which ritual does the narrator’s mother have her perform?
(a) Reciting bird themed incantations.
(b) Collecting frog eyes.
(c) Discarding her toenails.
(d) Burning her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "My Evil Mother" why does the mother want the narrator to break up with her boyfriend?

2. In "Freeforall," which play is banned?

3. In "Two Scorched Men," what does John mistakenly shoot himself in?

4. What is Miss Verity's real name?

5. What is the name of Lynne's alleged lover in "Bad Teeth"?

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