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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Do Stars Fall Down from the Sky (Naomi, 2016) (162 - 233) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Naomi says: "I'm literally going to push you down these stairs," (15) that is an example of which literary device?
(a) Personification.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Alliteration.

2. In "We've Only Just Begun," what do Jordan and Jordy leave to get early in the morning?
(a) Bacon.
(b) Marmalade.
(c) Milk.
(d) Eggs.

3. 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.

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

5. Who is the native Spanish speaker?
(a) Craig.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Jordy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Craig ditch for this weekend in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

2. Who was Naomi with when Jordan called her in "Yesterday Once More"?

3. Which does Jordan think about the pants Jordy bought him in "Why Do Stars Falls Down from the Sky"?

4. What prompts Craig to tell Naomi that she can recognize good art in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

5. In "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old," where does Marielle intern?

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