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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “A Man Told Me the Story of His Life” - “Listening” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why Is Charles C. Charley at Cindy's house at the start of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?
(a) He and Cindy have been set up on a blind date.
(b) He is there to go out with her sister.
(c) He is installing an air conditioner.
(d) She is tutoring him in math.

2. What does Faith vow to do after her son copies a protest sign in chalk at the playground?
(a) Keep him out of the park during protests.
(b) Have him spend more time with his father.
(c) Read to him more.
(d) Be more conscious of what is happening in the world.

3. How long has it been since Ruth has seen her daughter in "The Expensive Moment"?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 8 years.

4. What are Ruthy, Edie, and their friends celebrating at the end of "Ruthy and Edie"?
(a) Faith's divorce.
(b) The birth of Ann's first child.
(c) Ruthy's birthday.
(d) Edie's birthday.

5. What does Cindy's father tells Charles he can do in order for them to drop the charges?
(a) Stay away from their daughter.
(b) Marry their daughter.
(c) Tell the courtroom they never had sex.
(d) Give him the air conditioner for free.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the narrator in "Debts"?

2. Why were Josie and Browny unable to marry?

3. What story does Jack tell the narrator for the 30th time in "The Story Hearer"?

4. How did Samuel die in "Samuel"?

5. What toy is George working on in "This is a Story about My Friend George, The Toy Inventor"?

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