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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Dear Rose - Woodworking at the End of the World, Pages 96 - 113).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Amazon History of a Former Nail Salon Worker," what painkiller does the worker buy?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Motrin.
(c) Advil.
(d) Tylenol.

2. In "Dear Rose," what did Calvino say human instinct dictates?
(a) To always be hungrier than before.
(b) To want to establish dominance.
(c) To laugh when someone falls.
(d) To be sorry when someone dies.

3. In "Dear Sara," what do the ants lead back to?
(a) Stone tablets.
(b) Water.
(c) Fire.
(d) Food.

4. What is each wave in "Toy Boat" like?
(a) A cycle.
(b) A windchime.
(c) A green lamp.
(d) A washing machine.

5. In "American Legend," what is the dog's name?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Susan.
(c) Henry.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the speaker do at 2 a.m. in "You Guys"?

2. In "Not Even," why does a young woman once tell the speaker he is "lucky"?

3. In "Reasons for Staying," by what light does the speaker read his books?

4. In "Dear Rose," what does Rose's brother do when she tells him she is hungry?

5. In "You Guys," what does the speaker and his friend celebrate?

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