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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tan realize after becoming a renowned writer in "Mother Tongue"?
(a) That their are varied forms of the English language.
(b) That her mother's English is no less legitimate.
(c) That her mother is pretty on the inside.
(d) That Tan has the best English grammar.

2. Pertaining to "Turning Point," who does Chelminski interview?
(a) Sean Penn.
(b) Philippe Petit.
(c) James Joyce.
(d) Madonna.

3. In "Westbury Court," who moves into the apartment down the hall after the lady and her children move out?
(a) It remains vacant.
(b) Another family.
(c) An old man.
(d) A group of Haitian musicians.

4. What is McPhee reflecting on at the beginning of the essay?
(a) His marriage.
(b) A gift.
(c) A memory.
(d) His mother.

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

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

7. Pertaining to the "The Inheritance of Tools," who is Sanders thinking of?
(a) His first baseball coach.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His mom.
(d) His father.

8. What does Fadiman think about the possibility of a published book of emails in "Mail"?
(a) She is horrified of the idea of a grammatically incorrect book.
(b) She is excited and will help publish the first one.
(c) She hopes they are never published.
(d) She wishes email were never invented.

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

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

11. Pertaining to "The Telephone" where did Anwar Accawi grow up?
(a) A small town in Jordan.
(b) Europe.
(c) A town in Arizona.
(d) Georgia.

12. What does Grealy realize oppressed her all her life?
(a) Her disfigurement.
(b) Doctors telling her she would never look normal.
(c) Not being able to get her driver's license.
(d) The anxiety over her appearance.

13. What does Frazier think of recreation for adults in his essay "A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose"?
(a) They should be allowed a certain amount of time to recreate per week.
(b) It is always goal oriented.
(c) They are too old for tackle football.
(d) There is not enough time to recreate with friends.

14. What is the ultimate solution to the type of death discussed in "Heaven and Nature"?
(a) Sex.
(b) A house.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

15. Pertaining to "Silent Dancing" from what place does Cofer and her family immigrate?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Costa Rica.
(c) Ecquador.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Turning Point," what is the interviewee's primary purpose for performing?

2. Why is this gift special to Sanders in "The Inheritance of Tools"?

3. What was one of the problems Fadiman mentions about 19th century postage in "Mail"?

4. If lack of love is the reason for suicide, what does Hoagland suggest to those who know love?

5. What does Grealy boycott?

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