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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. What were hair "kinks" a symbol of in Gate's essay, "In the Kitchen"?
(a) How one's black identity will always be a part of them even if they try to change it.
(b) That they were poor.
(c) That their mom didn't know how to do hair.
(d) That they wanted to be famous.

2. What is the lady in "Westbury Court" doing when the firemen come inside her apartment?
(a) Watching television.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Taking a shower.
(d) Taking a nap.

3. What does Grealy look down on?
(a) Those who never had cancer.
(b) Those who don't recycle.
(c) Those who pride themselves for their good looks.
(d) Those who pride themselves on intellect.

4. What does Grealy boycott?
(a) Mirrors.
(b) Chemotherapy.
(c) Boys.
(d) Going in public.

5. What was McPhee fascinated by as a child?
(a) Airplanes.
(b) Space shuttles.
(c) Fire trucks.
(d) Parachutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pertaining to "In the Kitchen," what is Gates reflecting on?

2. According to "Silk Parachute," what does McPhee specifically mention about his childhood upbringing?

3. What was the one thing Grealy craved and completely lacked?

4. What is the main sign that McClanahan's first marriage is doomed to sadness?

5. Who seems to be the previous library book reader of "Book Marks"?

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