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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 "American Legend," what does the speaker's father often like to drink?
(a) Gin.
(b) Cider.
(c) Hennessy.
(d) Beer.

2. In "Scavengers," who does the fisherman become at the end of the poem?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A boy with too much to carry.
(c) A priest.
(d) A husband.

3. In "Künstlerroman," what does the speaker do with the movie once it ends?
(a) Reviews it.
(b) Throws it away.
(c) Asks his mother to watch it with him.
(d) Watches it backwards.

4. In "Not Even," what does the speaker say being real does?
(a) Makes for unhappiness.
(b) Is rare.
(c) Is not really plausible.
(d) Costs too much.

5. In "Künstlerroman," when does the speaker dance with his mother?
(a) During his own graduation.
(b) During a huge snowstorm.
(c) During her second wedding.
(d) During a wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tell Me Something Good," where will the speaker be if he opens his eyes?

2. What does the speaker in "Skinny Dipping" keep?

3. In "The Last Prom Queen in Antarctica," where does the speaker play the piano?

4. In "The Last Prom Queen in Antarctica," what does the boy do after his sifts at McDonald's?

5. In "Beautiful Short Loser," what does the speaker wear?

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