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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lawns by Mona Simpson.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instructions does the speaker give in The Girl about eating?
(a) Eat so that you get the most food.
(b) Eat alone so as to have some quiet time.
(c) Eat so that no one around you is disgusted.
(d) Eat quickly so as to resume your duties.

2. In The Fat Girl, what did Louise's mother start talking to her about when Louise was eight years old?
(a) Attending high school.
(b) Watching her weight.
(c) Her career.
(d) Attending college.

3. What do Connie and Arnold find they are both listening to on the radio at the same time?
(a) Bob Dylan.
(b) Rolling Stones.
(c) Bobby King.
(d) Elvis.

4. In Lawns, how does the narrator describe her mother?
(a) "Ms. America."
(b) "Ms. Everything-will-be-alright."
(c) "Ms. I'm-going-to-be-perfect."
(d) "Ms. I-know-everything-and-you-don't."

5. Where does the narrator, Cheryl and Edna spend the night when their car breaks down?
(a) A Day's Inn.
(b) A Super 8.
(c) A Marriott.
(d) A Ramada.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was Robert married?

2. What is Acid Rain?

3. What Neil Young song does Georgie sing as he preps Mr. Weber?

4. In The Things They Carried, how does Ted Lavendar die?

5. What does Ad Magic give to the young boy with the performing monkey?

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