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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Widows (259-266).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Morte De Smudgie," what is Smudgie diagnosed with?
(a) Kidney infection.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Feline Diabetes.
(d) Breathing problems.

2. In "Morte De Smudgie," what literary device does Nell use in her poem?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Simile.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Parody.

3. In "Freeforall," what luxury does Sharmayne have access to?
(a) Tea.
(b) Warm water.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Coffee.

4. In "First Aid," what happened when canoeing?
(a) They got stranded.
(b) A branch caused a huge hole.
(c) Tipped by a freak wave.
(d) Nothing.

5. What job do Tig and Nell get in "First Aid"?
(a) Park rangers.
(b) Cruise ship directors.
(c) Accountants.
(d) Bird and butterfly experts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Widows," Nell refuses which analogy for grief?

2. What does Nell call the imaginary assailants in the opening scene of "First Aid"?

3. In "A Dusty Lunch," what type of dancing did Brig do?

4. In "Widows," how does Nell characterize widows?

5. In "Morte De Smudgie," what was Smudgie wrapped in?

(see the answer key)

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