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

2. Where does Tamar's mother live in Tel Aviv in the story "The Husband"?
(a) Avenue B.
(b) Barabella Sreet.
(c) Shalom Street.
(d) Tchernichovsky Street.

3. What irrational thought does the narrator have when she thinks she sees Ershadi for the first time in real life?
(a) He looks like he is about to die.
(b) He looks like he is lonely.
(c) They might be lovers.
(d) She can save him from the fate of his character in her favorite film of his.

4. Where had Marie lived right before coming to Switzerland?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bangkok.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Barcelona.

5. What does the narrator spend hours after school doing in "Switzerland"?
(a) Wandering around Geneva.
(b) Running track.
(c) Going to cheerleading practice.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator move a few years after 9/11 in the story "Amour"?

2. When does the businessman show up in Soraya's life for the first time?

3. What do the generals use one of the landscape architect's parks that he designed for?

4. Where does the narrator like to try on clothes after school in the story "Switzerland"?

5. What does the narrator experience while climbing the Duomo in Italy?

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