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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Dear Sara - Waterline, Pages 22 - 44).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Last Prom Queen in Antarctica," what is the speaker ready for?
(a) College.
(b) War.
(c) Love.
(d) A new job.

3. In "Dear T," what does the speaker say the birds are?
(a) Harbingers.
(b) Holes in the gunshot sky.
(c) Distractions.
(d) Feelings.

4. What is Old Glory a nickname for in the poem by the same title?
(a) The cumberbund.
(b) The American flag.
(c) A hitman.
(d) A car.

5. What does the speaker wear that belongs to Peter in "Dear Peter"?
(a) Peter's gloves.
(b) Peter's shoes.
(c) Peter's socks.
(d) Peter's hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Rise and Shine," where does the speaker's mother work?

2. In "Dear Sara," what are none of us children long enough to do?

3. In "The Bull," how does Vuong describe the bull's eyes?

4. In "Waterline," what does the speaker ask for?

5. In "Rise and Shine," what do the crickets do in first light?

(see the answer key)

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