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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. Which character in "A Woman, Young and Old" worked at the Paris Coffee House on Saturday?
(a) Josie.
(b) Josie's mother.
(c) Joanna.
(d) Lizzy.

2. Why did Rose receive a raise, according to the story "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) She demanded a raise.
(b) Her boss offered a raise after she threatened to quit.
(c) Vlashkin convinced her boss to give her one.
(d) Her boss offered a raise after noting her hard work.

3. Where are the friends Anthony visits in "Long-Distance Runner"?
(a) California.
(b) State hospitals.
(c) A commune.
(d) College.

4. What gift does Virginia's husband give to her at the start of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) A set of towels.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A broom.
(d) A new dress.

5. What advice does Faith give Mr. Zagrowsky, which angers him?
(a) He should read to Emmanuel every night.
(b) He should let Cissy raise her own son.
(c) He should make sure Emmanuel has Black friends.
(d) He should take his wife out for fresh air.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story written in "Conversations with my Father," what happens to the mother?

2. What does Faith's father begin doing while in the Children of Judea home in "Dreamer in a Dead Language"?

3. Where does Eddie's father work?

4. Why does the grandmother worry about Sonia?

5. Who is Philip's ex-wife in "Dreamer in a Dead Language"?

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