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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Reasons for Staying - Almost Human, Pages 75 - 95).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Künstlerroman," what does the speaker compare cigarettes in the dark to?
(a) Christmas lights.
(b) Hope.
(c) Fireflies in a bomb shelter.
(d) Stars.

2. In "You Guys," what does the speaker say it is hard to tell from breathing?
(a) Longevity.
(b) Intent.
(c) Gender.
(d) Love.

3. In "Tell Me Something Good," what does the speaker's mother's boyfriend smell like?
(a) Whiskey and oreos.
(b) Chips.
(c) Beer.
(d) Antifreeze.

4. In "The Bull," who does the speaker say is his "god"?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Stillness.
(c) Hope.
(d) Anger.

5. In "Dear Sara," what does the speaker compare his own hands to?
(a) Bones.
(b) Eyelashes.
(c) Monsters.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Künstlerroman," what is the name of the dog the speaker lost?

2. What institution does the speaker visit in "The Punctum"?

3. In "Rise and Shine," what does the speaker compare his mother's face to?

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

5. In "Toy Boat," what are the sparrows "pierced by"?

(see the answer key)

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