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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Darma believe of the writing process?
(a) It is not for everyone.
(b) It is one of dissatisfaction.
(c) It is good for the heart.
(d) It is best for sad people.

2. Where does the old man do his shopping in "The Man With No Name"?
(a) Target.
(b) Krogers.
(c) Marsh.
(d) Safeway.

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

4. What does Darma maintain about the short story form?
(a) It does not have to be literally short.
(b) It is not as good as novels.
(c) It is not for everyone.
(d) It short be really short.

5. Who is the author of People from Bloomington?
(a) Ottessa Moshfegh.
(b) Jane Austen.
(c) Budi Darma.
(d) William Faulkner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Darma receive his doctorate?

2. In "The Man With No Name," who thinks the narrator is nosy?

3. In "Joshua Karabish," what does Joshua resolve to do if he ever gets published?

4. Where is Budi Darma originally from?

5. In "Joshua Karabish," who sends the narrator a check in the mail?

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