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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "Charles Lebourne" want to buy a telescope?
(a) To look at stars.
(b) To spy on someone in a nearby apartment.
(c) For fun.
(d) He does not want a telescope.

2. Who does the narrator of "The Family M" always see beating up kids?
(a) A girl.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A boy.
(d) An old man.

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

4. What was Darma anxious about while pursuing his PhD?
(a) Not having enough time to write.
(b) Defending his dissertation.
(c) Writing his dissertation.
(d) Finding a job.

5. How does Catherine act with the narrator of "Yorrick"?
(a) Happy.
(b) Flirty.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of fiction did Darma write prior to People from Bloomington?

2. Why do Hester and the narrator of "Orez" move apartments constantly?

3. Who does the narrator of "Mrs. Elberhart" see arguing with a postman?

4. What does Stevick make the narrator of "Orez" promise to do?

5. What do most of the stories in this collection focus on?

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