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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sanders say about a tool verses a machine in "The Inheritance of Tools'?
(a) A tool is cheaper than a machine.
(b) A tool relies heavily on the person who yields it.
(c) A machine does more efficient work than a tool.
(d) A tool is easier to use than a machine.

2. Why does Sanders begin a new carpentry project in "The Inheritance of Tools"?
(a) To get money for the project.
(b) His dad told him to finish what he started.
(c) To show is son what he used to do in his free time.
(d) To be close to his dad spiritually.

3. If lack of love is the reason for suicide, what does Hoagland suggest to those who know love?
(a) To remember those moments forever.
(b) To give love to anyone they meet.
(c) Cherish it .
(d) To reconsider how they live their life.

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

5. In "The Stunt Piolot," why does Dillard's heart flutter?
(a) They were close to the mountains.
(b) She was falling in love.
(c) The scenery from the sky was breathtaking.
(d) She thought he was handsome.

6. From "The Stunt Pilot" what is the name of the stunt pilot Dillard writes about?
(a) Davis Ronn.
(b) Dave Rahm.
(c) Dave Rhine.
(d) Davis Rahm.

7. Who does Adlrich recall being obsessed with their hair?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her older sister.
(d) Her mother.

8. What ethnicity is Lily?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Vietnamese.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Korean.

9. What seemed to divide most households in Cofer's neighborhood?
(a) The desire to be back in their homeland.
(b) Who got the remote control for the TV.
(c) Who had to do the dishes at night.
(d) The desire to be assimilated into a white culture.

10. What did Sanders inherit in "The Inheritance of Tools"?
(a) A house.
(b) A car.
(c) An old rocking chair.
(d) His dad's carpentry tools.

11. What is Fadiman reflecting on in "Mail"?
(a) The history of communication.
(b) The invention of the telephone.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Postage expenses.

12. What was the one thing Grealy craved and completely lacked?
(a) A dad.
(b) Positive attention from boys.
(c) Money to pay her debts.
(d) The ability to travel.

13. What does Ofri ultimately realize from her patient in "Merced"?
(a) She shouldn't be a doctor.
(b) She is not the master over death.
(c) She should be more confident.
(d) She should listen better to her patients.

14. What does Aldrich think is achieved when manifesting the perfect hairstyle?
(a) Self confidence.
(b) Jealousy or envy of others.
(c) Completing an incomplete soul.
(d) The perfect husband.

15. What type of love does Hoagland say is enough to make a man happy in "Heaven and Nature"?
(a) A romantic relationship.
(b) A mother's love.
(c) Simply loving the world.
(d) Love from God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pertaining to "The Telephone" where did Anwar Accawi grow up?

2. What is the lady in "Westbury Court" doing when the firemen come inside her apartment?

3. What did McPhee notice about his childhood gift?

4. Pertaining to "Westbury Court," with what is Danticat struggling?

5. What are the benefits of Accawi's village becoming a global community?

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