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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Old Babes in the Wood (291-308).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Wooden Box," which of the following is NOT in Tig’s wooden box?
(a) Large darning needles.
(b) Three magazines.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Brown leather buttons.

2. In "Airborne," who is the language expert?
(a) Myrna.
(b) Darlene.
(c) Leonie.
(d) Chrissy.

3. In "Death by Clamshell," what happened to the men who hurt Hypatia in the afterlife?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They were properly punished.
(c) They were put in isolation.
(d) They got away with murder.

4. When the snails says: "spare me! I am part of an ecosystem," (172) that is an example of what?
(a) Simile.
(b) Personification.
(c) Setting.
(d) Allusion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Old Babes in the Wood," what animal do the ladies claim will not bother them when they are dead?

2. In "A Dusty Lunch," Nell thinks Marty would have been doing what in earlier times?

3. How does Atwood contact Orwell in "The Dead Interview"?

4. In "Death by Clamshell," why was Hypatia killed?

5. In "Wooden Box," what does Nell think is a fitting metaphor?

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