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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 69 – 110; [Things Darren dreamt…]; The Men (Jane).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jane say caused her language to end in pure sound?
(a) Her experience viewing sculptures on acid.
(b) Her anger when she saw Adam bullying Amber.
(c) Her reaction to the man on the playground.
(d) Her feelings when she realized her father had abused her.

2. What distinguishes Kenneth Erwood in Topeka?
(a) He is openly gay.
(b) He is an outspoken anti-war protestor.
(c) He is a MacArthur Genius grant winner.
(d) He is black.

3. How does Jonathan characterize the Topeka Foundation?
(a) Virtually unknown.
(b) Locally famous.
(c) World famous.
(d) Infamous.

4. When were Jonathan and his first wife married?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1938.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1969.

5. Who has just left Adam, when his chapter opens?
(a) Darren.
(b) His mother.
(c) Amber.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was it that moved Jonathan in Duccio’s Madonna and Child?

2. What kind of car does Darren see himself driving?

3. How does the narrator characterize the spread in debate?

4. What did Darren see as a metaphor for the barrier between waking and sleeping?

5. How did Darren’s gun lead to him getting stitches?

(see the answer key)

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