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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through We've Only Just Begun (Alec, 1995) (30 - 81) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jordan's desire to view his death as an astronaut's journey instead of a harsh end is an example of what?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Epigraph.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Anachronism.

2. Why does Naomi maintain her Big Sur house?
(a) Because she loves to vacation out there.
(b) As a gift for Craig.
(c) So she can resell it.
(d) As a shrine to her parents.

3. Whose family owns a restaurant in Big Sur?
(a) Naomi's.
(b) Craig's.
(c) Marielle's.
(d) Jordan's.

4. The line: "Marielle rubbed her legs together like a cricket" is an example of what?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Simile.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Dissonance.

5. Which artist does Jordan joke the painting at Big Sur was made by?
(a) Rembrandt.
(b) Cezanne.
(c) Monet.
(d) Picasso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has yet to have their funeral in "Yesterday Once More"?

2. When Jordan says: "Guys, knock it off," (34) that is an example of which literary device?

3. In "We've Only Just Begun," why do the friends decide to not get a bench?

4. Who were roommates?

5. What does Jordan wear to hide his weight loss?

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