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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Next Door.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Paul turn his radio up louder in "Next Door?"
(a) Because it is his favorite song.
(b) Because he wants to see how loud it can get.
(c) Because the neighbors are fighting.
(d) Because he is bored.

2. What does the Sheriff warn Nancy about Billy the Poet?
(a) That he has been courting hostesses.
(b) That he has been attacking hostesses.
(c) That he has been stealing money.
(d) That he wears a mask.

3. What is the mental handicap in "Harrison Bergeron?"
(a) Temporary blindness.
(b) Free cable.
(c) A buzzing in the ear.
(d) Difficulty speaking.

4. What does Catharine feel when she watches Newt sleeping?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Nervousness.
(c) Adoration.
(d) Fear.

5. How does Vonnegut describe Merriam Webster's definitions?
(a) Drawn-out.
(b) Concise.
(c) Poetic.
(d) Confusing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Helene refuse to let go of Harry's hand?

2. What do ethical birth control pills do?

3. What does Susanna ask Fuller when he gives her papers?

4. What does Fuller see when he waits for Susanna at the drug store the day after he verbally attacked her?

5. What does Harold tell the stranger in "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog?"

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