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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Public Sphere: Who Shot Johnny?, Who We Are, What's Wrong With Animal Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is time or age measured in Accawi's village?
(a) With a stopwatch.
(b) With a sundial.
(c) By it's proximity to other events.
(d) By a calendar.

2. Pertaining to "Westbury Court," with what is Danticat struggling?
(a) Friends at school.
(b) Nuances and inconsistences of childhood memories.
(c) His first kiss.
(d) His mom.

3. 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.

4. What are the benefits of Accawi's village becoming a global community?
(a) The chance to meet famous people.
(b) More educational opportunities and better pay.
(c) More opportunities to travel.
(d) The ability to communicate to other cities.

5. Who is William O. Douglas to Conroy in "Think About It"?
(a) His father figure.
(b) His mentor.
(c) His boss.
(d) A Supreme Court Justice and a friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who of Cofer's family members had problems assimilating into their new neighborhood?

3. What question is Danticat asking at the end of the essay, "Westbury Court"?

4. How do Gates and his community cheaply straighten their hair?

5. What was the result on the chicken and beef in "No Wonder They Call Me a Bitch"?

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