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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 "American Legend," what does the speaker's father tell him to do after having a heart-to heart one night?
(a) Leave.
(b) Find a new partner.
(c) Write about it.
(d) Find a new job.

2. What was no one at the bridge, according to the speaker, in "Skinny Dipping"?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Fun.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Young.

3. In "You Guys," what does the speaker swear to do at the end of the poem?
(a) Love more fiercely than before.
(b) Cry.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Leave the place spotless.

4. In "You Guys," what does the speaker and his friend celebrate?
(a) His wedding.
(b) His birthday.
(c) What would have been his friend's mother's 56th birthday.
(d) His friend's birthday.

5. In "Nothing," what does the speaker brush from Peter's beard?
(a) Ice.
(b) Fuzz.
(c) Crumbs.
(d) Chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Beautiful Short Loser," what is everywhere inside the speaker's head?

2. In "Nothing," what does Peter's grandmother survive?

3. In "Dear Sara," what do the ants lead back to?

4. In "American Legend," what is the speaker taking his dog for?

5. In "American Legend," what does the speaker compare his father's aftershave to?

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