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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Boat” Part I .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sarah confused when Mahmoud brings her to a hotel?
(a) She has never met Mahmoud before.
(b) She thought she was staying with Parvin.
(c) She asked him to bring her some place else.
(d) It is the wrong hotel.

2. When Jamie asks if Alison is dating Dory, what does she tell him she thinks Dory might be?
(a) Gay.
(b) Slow.
(c) In love with Lester.
(d) Going out with Tammie.

3. What does Cale tell Jamie was the real reason he left home?
(a) His father beat him.
(b) His mother died.
(c) His girlfriend dumped him.
(d) His parents kicked him out.

4. What does Jamie’s mother do to the seagull after Jamie is unable to kill it?
(a) She shoots it.
(b) She stomps its head.
(c) She throws it back in the water.
(d) She cuts its throat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jamie’s first catch when he went fishing with his parents and Michael when he was young?

2. The narrative of “Hiroshima” flashes to scenes of Mayko’s clothes being wet because she did what?

3. What does Jamie’s father do from their home after quitting his job when his mother received her diagnosis?

4. 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?

5. Before Mai leaves for the boat, what did Mai’s uncle tell her she must do as soon as she reaches land?

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