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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: My Evil Mother (67-100).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What perspective is used in "My Evil Mother"?
(a) Omniscient narration.
(b) Third person.
(c) First person.
(d) Second person.

3. Who is a character in François’ play?
(a) A statuesque blonde Norwegian.
(b) A drunken Irish sailor.
(c) Samuel Harker.
(d) A young disabled girl.

4. In "First Aid," what do Nell and Tig fear while camping?
(a) A moose attack.
(b) The dark.
(c) A rogue koala.
(d) Running out of food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In François’ play what does the main character hear as he floats away?

2. The mother saying she is “immune to cold” (97) is an example of what?

3. What item was traded for François’ freedom in "Two Scorched Men"?

4. What item does the narrator joke about with François in "Two Scorched Men"?

5. In "My Evil Mother," what does the narrator’s mother suggest after the birth of her first child?

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