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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Last Prom Queen in Antarctica," what does the speaker say he will do when the flood comes?
(a) Raise his hand so they will know who to shoot.
(b) Die.
(c) Celebrate.
(d) Be reborn.

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

4. In "The Last Dinosaurs," why is the dinosaur mad at the human?
(a) He destroyed the earth.
(b) He won.
(c) He never wanted "more."
(d) He spent too much money.

5. In "The Bull," how does Vuong describe the bull's eyes?
(a) Purple.
(b) Kerosene-blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

6. In "You Guys," what does the speaker say he is told our blood looks like before "touching the world"?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

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

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

9. What does the speaker wear in "Skinny Dipping"?
(a) His father's hat.
(b) His mother's ring.
(c) His old shoes.
(d) His best shirt.

10. In "Dear T," what does the speaker hope to do with writing?
(a) Make more money.
(b) Make a difference to students.
(c) Bring his friend back to life.
(d) Find a better way to love.

11. In "American Legend," who is the passenger in the car?
(a) The speaker.
(b) The mother.
(c) The father.
(d) The friend.

12. In "American Legend," what is the speaker taking his dog for?
(a) To be put to sleep.
(b) To be groomed.
(c) To go on a road trip.
(d) To have puppies.

13. In "Beautiful Short Loser, what does the speaker tell the police officer who pulls him over he does not believe in?
(a) Time.
(b) Love.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Money.

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

15. In "Dear Sara," what does the speaker say he is trying to do?
(a) Cook for himself.
(b) Stay clean.
(c) Find a job.
(d) Die with honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Beautiful Short Loser," where does the speaker leave some blood?

2. What does the fall actually do to the speaker in "Skinny Dipping"?

3. In "Dear Peter," what book does the speaker find in the reading room?

4. In "You Guys," what does the speaker say it is hard to tell from breathing?

5. What does the speaker see in the snow in "Snow Theory"?

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