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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Orez.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Joshua Karabish," what does Joshua assure the narrator about his illness?
(a) It is not contagious.
(b) It is not that bad.
(c) It is not deadly.
(d) It is contagious.

2. Who pays off Joshua's debts in "Joshua Karabish"?
(a) Cathy.
(b) Mrs. Seifert.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Jane.

3. In "Joshua Karabish," what favor does Joshua's mother ask of the narrator?
(a) To pay Joshua's rent.
(b) To marry her daughter.
(c) To mail Joshua's belongings.
(d) To pay her rent.

4. In "The Man With No Name," what does the old man shout in a public bathroom?
(a) "HELLO THERE!"
(b) "Bang! Bang! Bang!"
(c) He does not shout.
(d) "Pow! Pow!"

5. Why does Hester travel to Chicago in "Orez"?
(a) To get married.
(b) For fun.
(c) For work.
(d) For an abortion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotional space does Darma inhabit while writing his stories?

2. Who has a peculiar illness in "Joshua Karabish"?

3. What does the narrator of "The Family M" ask to have installed in the apartment building?

4. Where does Joshua go for two weeks in "Joshua Karabish"?

5. In "The Family M," why does the narrator start hanging out in the parking lot?

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