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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has the narrator of "The Family M" never wanted?
(a) Children.
(b) Money.
(c) A wife.
(d) An education.

2. Why does Martin steal toys in "The Family M"?
(a) For fun.
(b) He does not steal toys.
(c) To sell them.
(d) Because he does not have any.

3. Who is the narrator's roommate in "Joshua Karabish"?
(a) John.
(b) Cathy.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Jane.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Darma write his first novel?

3. Who did Mrs. Seifert warn the narrator of "Joshua Karabish" to stay away from?

4. Who gets into a car accident in "The Family M"?

5. Who does the narrator of "The Man With No Name" invite out for coffee?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrator of "The Old Man with No Name" kill time when he feels lonely?

2. Who owns a gun in "The Old Man with No Name"?

3. In what decade did Darma attend university?

4. What kind of writing did Darma write before People from Bloomington?

5. Who does the narrator of "The Old Man with No Name" want to be friends with?

6. Which author did Darma write his PhD dissertation about?

7. In "The Family M," who is Martin?

8. What illness does Joshua have in "Joshua Karabish"?

9. Who gets in a car accident in "The Family M"?

10. What street does the narrator live on in "The Old Man with No Name"?

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