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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 136 - 181).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ershadi's character in the narrator's favorite film of his?
(a) Mr. Exadi.
(b) Mr. Badii.
(c) Mr. Zatani.
(d) Mr. Smithi.

2. In the story "Amour," where do Sophie and Ezra originally meet?
(a) Tel Aviv.
(b) New York City.
(c) Blessington.
(d) Barcelona.

3. What are the lower gardens in the heart of the public park replaced with, at the generals' behest?
(a) A new grove of trees.
(b) A pile of dirt.
(c) A field of wildflowers.
(d) A deep and shimmering lake.

4. What does the narrator of "Future Emergencies" say about her partner's sense of humor?
(a) It is unusual.
(b) It is revolting.
(c) It is just like her own sense of humor.
(d) It is non-existant.

5. What did Noa call her father for one summer on the kibbutz, but dropped when they returned home?
(a) Daddy.
(b) Henry.
(c) Leonard.
(d) Abba.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie often do in the refugee camp to entertain others?

2. What does the narrator do most days after work?

3. In the story "Switzerland," how long has it been since the narrator has seen Soraya?

4. What hairstyle does the narrator admire that Soraya wears?

5. How do the narrator and the person she lives with first meet in the story "Future Emergencies"?

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