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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Talking to Myself and Feeling Old (Marielle, 2013) (82 - 161) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The statement: "He was feeling weak, and this exercise was emotionally draining" (161) is an example of what?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Assonance.
(c) Simile.
(d) Personification.

2. Who are character foils?
(a) Jordy and Craig.
(b) Jordy and Jordan.
(c) Craig and Marielle.
(d) Naomi and Craig.

3. What causes Jordan to telekinetically ask if Jordy is going for a run?
(a) He put his runners on.
(b) He did a little dance.
(c) He recognizes his routine.
(d) He was acting funny.

4. Who does Elaine de Kooning paint a portrait of?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Trudeau.
(c) Reagan.
(d) JFK.

5. What is the mood of the story during their dinner together in "We've Only Just Begun"?
(a) Analytical and scientific.
(b) Happy and excited.
(c) Somber and reflective.
(d) Frantic and worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Marielle's kittens?

2. When Naomi says: "I'm not in the mood for your snark," (108) what is that an example of?

3. In "Yesterday Once More," what is written on Jordy's shirt?

4. Who were roommates?

5. Which artist does Jordan joke the painting at Big Sur was made by?

(see the answer key)

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