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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Pages 1-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of The Housing Lark?
(a) Lawrence Scott.
(b) Junot Diaz.
(c) Derek Walcott.
(d) Sam Selvon.

2. What is Gallows looking for when he comes into Battersby's apartment?
(a) A joint.
(b) A button.
(c) A five-pound note.
(d) A scrap of paper.

3. What condition does Battersby put on his agreement to take Harry as a roommate?
(a) He does not want Harry to be told what the rent is.
(b) He wants Harry to agree not to speak to his sister.
(c) He does not want Harry to bring his banjo.
(d) He wants Harry to agree to do all the cooking and cleaning.

4. In the page 1 sentence "Pound notes and fivers start to fall all about in the room, until is as if he is swimming in it, and the water-mark rising higher and higher," what technique is being used?
(a) Simile.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Personification.

5. What does Battersby make himself for breakfast?
(a) Beans and rice.
(b) Toast and an egg.
(c) Curried vegetables.
(d) Mashed sardines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the narrator use to refer to the structure of his storytelling?

2. What objection does Battersby have to having Harry as a roommate?

3. What question does Harry ask Battersby when they are on their way to the store?

4. What time does Battersby usually wake up to get ready for work?

5. Why is Battersby thinking about money while he makes his morning tea?

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