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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Life and Times of Estelle Walks Above".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people survive the bomb explosion?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Forty one.
(c) None.
(d) One.

2. What happens when Corliss calls Harlan Atwater on the phone?
(a) Atwater invites her to his next poetry reading.
(b) Although flattered by the call, Atwater hangs up on her.
(c) Atwater flirts with her.
(d) Atwater invites her to his home.

3. What does Bill say when Richard steals the ball while Bill is dribbling?
(a) Foul.
(b) You cheated.
(c) Time out.
(d) Do it again and you're dead.

4. Which of the following statements is not marital advice Estelle gives her son?
(a) Vacuum.
(b) Give your wife expensive gifts.
(c) Wash dishes.
(d) Do the laundry.

5. What do the parents of the baby in "Do Not Go Gentle" do at their baby's hospital bedside?
(a) Talk to their son as if he can hear them.
(b) Cry.
(c) Pray.
(d) Beat hand drums and sing powwow songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Search Engine," what poet does the man in the Student Union quote at the beginning of the story?

2. When Corliss searches for information about Harlan Atwater, what does she find out from the Spokane Indian tribe?

3. What does Estelle's answering machine message say she's probably out doing?

4. What happens to the baby at the end of "Do Not Go Gentle"?

5. In "Can I Get a Witness?", how does the woman feel about her husband?

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