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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 two things does Fadiman compare in "Mail"?
(a) UPS to FedEx.
(b) Van Gogh to Matisse.
(c) Victorian postage to electronic email.
(d) Cats to dogs.

2. When McClanahan's husband leaves her, what does she do?
(a) Moves to Europe.
(b) Runs after his car and trips.
(c) Attempts suicide.
(d) Burns all of their pictures.

3. What small facet does Berry NOT mention "In Distrust of Movements"?
(a) Efficient manufacturing.
(b) Cleaner water.
(c) Recycling.
(d) Better landfills.

4. What is Hoagland reflecting on in the essay "Heaven and Nature"?
(a) His childhood.
(b) Suicide and its pyschological inspiration.
(c) His second divorce.
(d) His wife's miscarraige.

5. What is Fadiman reflecting on in "Mail"?
(a) The history of communication.
(b) Postage expenses.
(c) The invention of the telephone.
(d) Her childhood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What magazine is mentioned having a cartoon that is equivalent to shouting fire in "Shouting Fire!"?

3. What does Berry think the problem with American's is in "In Distrust of Movements"?

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

5. What gift did McPhee's mom give him?

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