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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Not Even - Künstlerroman, Pages 45 - 74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Amazon History of a Former Nail Salon Worker," what is one of the worker's hobbies judging from the purchase history?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Running.
(c) Crocheting.
(d) Painting.

2. In "Dear Sara," what does the speaker compare words to?
(a) Money.
(b) Friends.
(c) Ants.
(d) Drugs.

3. What does the speaker do at 2 a.m. in "You Guys"?
(a) Brush his teeth.
(b) Eat.
(c) Sing.
(d) Go drinking.

4. Which of the following phrases does Vuong identify as toxic in "Old Glory"?
(a) Love hurts.
(b) Trim your sails.
(c) Stay the course.
(d) Bombshell blonde.

5. What does the speaker compare childhood to in "Dear Peter"?
(a) A century.
(b) A cage.
(c) A heist.
(d) A shell game.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "You Guys," what does the speaker apologize for "only" being useful in?

2. In "Amazon History of a Former Nail Salon Worker," what is the first indication that the worker is undergoing cancer treatment?

3. In "Not Even," what does the woman on the train bring to the speaker?

4. In "Beautiful Short Loser, what does the speaker tell the police officer who pulls him over he does not believe in?

5. In "You Guys," what friend does the speaker watch television with?

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