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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Public Sphere: In Distrust of Movements, Think About It, and Shouting Fire!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frazier think of recreation for adults in his essay "A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose"?
(a) They should be allowed a certain amount of time to recreate per week.
(b) It is always goal oriented.
(c) They are too old for tackle football.
(d) There is not enough time to recreate with friends.

2. What issue is Frazier discussing about the modern world in the essay "A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose"?
(a) Our inability to be idle.
(b) Our obsession with technology.
(c) Our need to make more money.
(d) The need to eat all organic foods.

3. Who does Komunyakaa become close with where he works?
(a) Frank.
(b) Fred and Laura.
(c) Frank and Lily.
(d) Lily.

4. What magazine is mentioned having a cartoon that is equivalent to shouting fire in "Shouting Fire!"?
(a) Hustler.
(b) Cosmoplolitan.
(c) Spin.
(d) Rolling Stone.

5. From "The Blue Machinery," where does Komunyakaa work during a summer job?
(a) A shoe store.
(b) An electronics factory.
(c) Subway.
(d) A mechanic shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fadiman think about electronic mail in "Mail"?

2. What case do Conroy and Douglas discuss in "Think About It"?

3. What feeling does Frazier seem to take about society's lack of idleness in "A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose"?

4. When McClanahan's husband leaves her, what does she do?

5. What complicated process is Conroy discussing in "Think About It"?

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