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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Nam’s father see get executed by an American soldier when he was young?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His siblings.

2. When Ron comes home after his business with Luis, who does his mom tell him called?
(a) Xavier.
(b) Claudia.
(c) Pedro.
(d) Luis.

3. Where did Henry’s ex-wife take Elise after she left Henry?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Iran.

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

5. Who does Nam’s father ask about as they walk to the river?
(a) Nam’s teacher.
(b) Nam’s mother.
(c) Nam’s brother.
(d) Nam’s girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is describing the beaches of Cartagena at the start of the story?

2. Who does the main character think of spending time in the bath with at the beginning of “Meeting Elise”?

3. Which member of the group urges the narrator to help them with the with their “business on behalf of Luis” (30)?

4. How many stories has Nam written in the year he has spent at the writing workshop?

5. What was Henry’s occupation?

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