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

2. How did Samuel die in "Samuel"?
(a) He purposely jumped in front of a moving train.
(b) He was crushed between subway cars.
(c) He was hit by a car.
(d) He had a heart attack.

3. Where does Eddie's father work?
(a) A doctor's office.
(b) A pet shop.
(c) A dress factory.
(d) A restaurant.

4. What does Lavinia's mother ask Robert at the start of "Lavinia: An Old Story"?
(a) What type of worker he is.
(b) If he has ever cheated on someone.
(c) How much money he makes.
(d) How many children he wants.

5. What does Ricardo tell Faith in the letter he writes her in "Faith in a Tree"?
(a) He is not well and needs money.
(b) He wants custody of their sons.
(c) He wants her to take him back.
(d) He is having a child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dotty opt to go on the trip alone in "The Contest"?

2. Why did Dotty get angry and leave Freddy's after spending a couple days at his place in "The Contest"?

3. What did Vicente's school suggest he should be in "A Man Told Me the Story of His Life"?

4. Which character came to cook Browny breakfast in the morning after he stayed at Josie's?

5. What does Faith learn about her parents while talking with her father in "Dreamer in a Dead Language"?

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