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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. What is Updike comparing in "The Disposable Rocket"?
(a) Cats and dogs.
(b) Ice creams.
(c) Male bodies to female bodies.
(d) Texas barbeque and Memphis barbeque.

2. In Mother Tongue, who always made sense to Tan, even if the speech was grammatically incorrect?
(a) Tan's sister.
(b) Tan's mom.
(c) Tan's teacher.
(d) Tan's dog.

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

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

5. Where is the doctor from who has success on helping Grealy's disfigurement?
(a) Scotland.
(b) New York City.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gates recall having immaculate hair?

2. How did Accawi's village become part of the global community?

3. Why does Dillard later ride in the airplane in "The Stunt Pilot"?

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

5. What type of love does Hoagland say is enough to make a man happy in "Heaven and Nature"?

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