This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Personal Voice: The Blue Machinery of Summer, Book Marks, and Silk Parachute.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the lady in the apartment down the hall in "Westbury Court" realize that there is a fire?
(a) When she wakes up.
(b) When the firemen come in.
(c) When she hears her screaming children.
(d) When she sees smoke.

2. How does Accawi feel about his village becoming a global community?
(a) He thinks the village is on a search for a better life that they have yet to find.
(b) He hates everything about it.
(c) He loves the progression his community is undergoing.
(d) He is nostalgic for his younger years.

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

4. Why does Cofer's family move to New York City?
(a) To have a better life.
(b) So Cofer's brother could play baseball.
(c) They were restationed in the Army.
(d) They were running from the country's government.

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