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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cloudland (Pages 110-144).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Chicane," Where was the narrator's Aunt Lauryn studying when she accompanied an actor on interviews?
(a) University in Hamburg.
(b) University in Paris.
(c) University in Madrid.
(d) University in Berlin.

2. In "Cloudland," how does the narrator say that a woman from the home for unwed mothers found her?
(a) The woman's brother was a private investigator.
(b) An old acquaintance from the home.
(c) Papers from the home.
(d) The woman's husband was a private investigator.

3. How old does the narrator of "Cloudland" remember that her neighbor told her he was before he tells her his birthday is next week?
(a) 88.
(b) 87.
(c) 86.
(d) 89.

4. In "Fort Bedd," how does the narrator open the curtains sometimes?
(a) Like an anxious child.
(b) Like a diver surfacing.
(c) Rips them open.
(d) Shoves them open.

5. In "The Chicane," how long ago did the narrator's aunt Lauryn accompany an actor on interviews?
(a) More than 30.
(b) 40.
(c) About 20.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Cloudland," how old does the narrator's neighbor tell her that he will be next week?

2. When do the narrator and others feed the death-row dogs in "A Full Service Shelter"?

3. in "Doll Tornado," where does a tornado of dolls touch down?

4. How many carets does the narrator of "Cloudland" say that the diamond in Mariah Carey's engagement ring weights?

5. What name is no longer given to dogs at the shelter in "A Full Service Shelter"?

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