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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. What does the man in "Do Not Go Gentle" overhear in his waking sleep?
(a) An angel predicting his child will live.
(b) Doctors predicting his son will die.
(c) Another grieving father crying over a dying child.
(d) Other grieving fathers insulting a fat woman.

2. How many times does the baby die and get resuscitated?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. Which of the following statements describes Richard's mother?
(a) An African American lawyer.
(b) A white college basketball player.
(c) A petite Spokane Indian ballerina.
(d) A Spokane Indian poet.

4. Why does Steve in "Lawyer's League" invite Richard to play basketball?
(a) He wants to diversify the team.
(b) He knows Richard is a good player.
(c) He thinks he can beat Richard.
(d) He wants to keep Richard away from Theresa.

5. What does Marie want William to do instead of catch his plane?
(a) Stay in bed and make love.
(b) Drive the kids to school.
(c) Quit his job.
(d) Go fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Corliss drawn to Harlan Atwater's poetry?

2. Where is the man in "Do Not Go Gentle" when he falls into a waking sleep?

3. What are the parents in "Do Not Go Gentle" and the other parents in the hospital sick and tired of?

4. What does Corliss learn about Harlan Atwater from his interview in Radical Seattle Weekly?

5. When the man can't get 911 and dials other numbers to test the phone service after the bombing, what is the only number that answers?

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