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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Morte De Smudgie (54-65) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Two Scorched Men," what does John mistakenly shoot himself in?
(a) Leg.
(b) The radiator.
(c) Mouth.
(d) The air conditioner.

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

3. In "Two Scorched Men," what literary device does the narrator use to describe John’s house?
(a) Personification.
(b) Frame Story.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Imagery.

4. What does the first aid instructor suggest Nell buy?
(a) Defibrillator.
(b) Blanket.
(c) CPR barrier guard.
(d) First aid kit.

5. Which of the following is NOT a description of Mr. Foote?
(a) He has a graphic way of speaking.
(b) Stern.
(c) From Newfoundland.
(d) Deadpan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lord Tennyson’s “Morte d’Arthur” about?

2. How does the narrator describe John’s advertisements in "Two Scorched Men"?

3. In "Morte De Smudgie," what term causes Nell to burst into tears?

4. In "Two Scorched Men," which Navy did John fight for?

5. How is John’s wife described in "Two Scorched Men"?

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