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

2. When Jordan says: "Guys, knock it off," (34) that is an example of which literary device?
(a) Colloquialism.
(b) Dramatic Irony.
(c) Anachronism.
(d) Personification.

3. Why does Marielle offer help with the menus?
(a) Her eyes are still young.
(b) Craig is blind.
(c) She is controlling.
(d) She is self-righteous.

4. In "We've Only Just Begun," what does Marielle do after visiting Craig in the night?
(a) Get up and get water.
(b) Sneak off to tell Naomi.
(c) Roll over and lay on his space themed blanket.
(d) Put her hand over his mouth until he stops talking.

5. What do the Jordans carry when they arrive in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?
(a) Bat wings and
(b) Eye of newt.
(c) San Pellegrino and groceries.
(d) Pizza and beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The statement: "He was feeling weak, and this exercise was emotionally draining" (161) is an example of what?

2. What is the mood of the story during their dinner together in "We've Only Just Begun"?

3. In "We've Only Just Begun" what do Marielle and Craig argue over?

4. What are Jordan and Jordy called?

5. Where is Naomi headed after graduation?

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