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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Meeting Elise” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some of Nam’s friends suggest he write because it is “hot” (9)?
(a) Flash fiction.
(b) A memoir.
(c) Autobiography.
(d) Ethnic literature.

2. What name does Henry use for Elise’s fiancé when discussing him with Jacob Apelman?
(a) The Loser.
(b) The Parasiter.
(c) The Leech.
(d) The Chump.

3. Who does Henry go to see before his lunch with Elise?
(a) His psychiatrist.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His gastroenterologist.
(d) His agent.

4. What is the name of the main character in “Meeting Elise”?
(a) Olivia Luff.
(b) Henry Lee.
(c) Henry Luff.
(d) Lee Henry.

5. Who does Nam awake to find standing outside his bedroom door?
(a) His friend.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the window in Claudia’s house missing?

2. What restaurant does Henry go to meet Elise and her fiancé?

3. Which former member of the group does the narrator of Cartagena say he does not wish to think about when reflecting on other missing members?

4. What work does Ron do for his boss?

5. What is one thing Nam does to try to break his writer’s block?

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