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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Do Not Go Gentle".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Corliss drawn to Harlan Atwater's poetry?
(a) Atwater writes love poems.
(b) Atwater writes nature poems.
(c) Atwater's poetry is taught in her English Lit classes.
(d) Atwater is a Spokane Indian like her.

2. Which of the following statements does not describe the bomber in "Can I Get a Witness?"
(a) A doctoral student in economics.
(b) A Syrian American born in Seattle.
(c) Raised in upper-class comfort.
(d) A Palestinian refugee.

3. Why don't the parents of the baby in "Do Not Go Gentle" name their son at the beginning of the story?
(a) They don't want the child.
(b) They might give their child up for adoption.
(c) They don't think he'll live.
(d) They haven't thought up a good name yet.

4. Which of the following statements describes the father of Richard, the narrator in "Lawyer's League"?
(a) An African American politician.
(b) A Spokane Indian pro basketball star.
(c) An African American who played defensive end in college.
(d) A white pro basketball player.

5. What kind of lawyer is Bill?
(a) A prosecutor.
(b) A divorce lawyer.
(c) A tax attorney.
(d) A public defender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Corliss calls Harlan Atwater on the phone?

2. What does Richard think Bill's problem with dunking really is?

3. How old is the female main character of "Can I Get a Witness?"

4. Why is Richard surprised to be invited to play basketball in a lawyer's league?

5. Why does Steve in "Lawyer's League" invite Richard to play basketball?

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