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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. Who does Komunyakaa become close with where he works?
(a) Lily.
(b) Frank.
(c) Fred and Laura.
(d) Frank and Lily.

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

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

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

5. How did Accawi's village become part of the global community?
(a) Central air conditioning.
(b) The internet.
(c) Electricity.
(d) The telephone.

Short Answer Questions

1. When McClanahan's husband leaves her, what does she do?

2. What does Grealy look down on?

3. Why is Cofer reflecting on the memories of moving to New York City?

4. Which female wants to define herself by what she did and how she treated others from the essay "Hair"?

5. What did McPhee notice about his childhood gift?

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