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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who introduced Henry to Olivia 18 years prior?
(a) Jason Apelman.
(b) Jacob Ames.
(c) James Applemen.
(d) Jacob Apelman.

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?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Eduardo.
(c) Hernando.
(d) Salesio.

4. What does Nam’s father notice in his apartment, saying he knew he would never really quit?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) A violin.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) A piano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Henry’s relationship to Elise Kosovo?

2. What is one of the things Nam tries to hide from his father when he first arrives at his apartment?

3. Nam’s father tells a story that Nam had never heard before about hiding from whom in a bunker?

4. What does Nam find his father has done to his story by the river?

5. Who does Henry go to see before his lunch with Elise?

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