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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 does Faith try to urge Tonto to play outside with Richard and Lester in "A Subject of Childhood"?
(a) She is afraid Richard and Lester will play in the house if Tonto does not go outside.
(b) Tonto does not socialize much and she thinks it would be good for him.
(c) Lester is Tonto's best friend.
(d) She wants a few minutes to herself.

2. What does Mr. Wong scold some of the American tourists for in "Somewhere Else"?
(a) Treating the natives like they are beneath them.
(b) Showing little interest in the country's history.
(c) Taking pictures of people without asking permissions.
(d) Not giving big enough tips.

3. Which character does Jerry describe as shrewd in "Come on, Ye Sons of Art"?
(a) Zandaski.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Anna Marie.
(d) Liliah.

4. What event sparks Eddie's resignation from the Home for Boys' Zoo?
(a) He tests the War Attenuator out at the zoo and kills the animals.
(b) He witnesses another boy abuse the animals.
(c) He is asked to care for a rat.
(d) He sees a snake eat a mouse whole.

5. Who does the narrator in "Love" read her love poem to?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her boyfriend.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening in "A Subject of Childhood" when Faith's "heart lit up in stripes" (96)?

2. Where is the narrator when she sees her ex-husband at the start of "Wants"?

3. What did Ellen call Faith to tell her in "Living"?

4. What does Mrs. Junius Finn say about Richard to Faith in "Faith in a Tree"?

5. Where does Jack say he found his father sleeping once in "The Immigrant Story"?

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