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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Personal Voice: Merced, The Inheritance of Tools, and Mother Tongue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main sign that McClanahan's first marriage is doomed to sadness?
(a) McClanahan could not have any children.
(b) Her husband impregnated another woman.
(c) She was in love with her best friend.
(d) McClanahan cheated on him with another man.

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

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

4. In "Westbury Court," who moves into the apartment down the hall after the lady and her children move out?
(a) A group of Haitian musicians.
(b) An old man.
(c) Another family.
(d) It remains vacant.

5. What does McPhee compare his gift to in "Silk Parachute."
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His life up until that point.
(d) Nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pertaining to the "The Inheritance of Tools," who is Sanders thinking of?

2. What does Ofri originally think is the problem with her patient in "Merced?

3. What does Grealy look down on?

4. When does the lady in the apartment down the hall in "Westbury Court" realize that there is a fire?

5. Which of the following does Aldrich not mention about her mother's concerns for her hair?

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