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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does J.P. carry to work in a thermos?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Gin.
(d) Scotch.

2. When does the title phrase "Where I'm Calling From" appear in the story?
(a) Toward the middle.
(b) In the final paragraph.
(c) On the first page.
(d) In the first paragraph.

3. Why do the narrator and J.P. look forward to meals?
(a) They feel hungry all the time.
(b) It gives them something to do.
(c) They think the food at the facility is good.
(d) They hope they will be hungry.

4. Why does "the guy who travels" say he travels?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) To get away from his wife.
(c) Business.
(d) He is rich.

5. How many children do J.P. and his wife have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the proprietor smoke?

2. What three things does J.P. mention hearing from the bottom of the well?

3. Why does the narrator's landlord grin when he sees him?

4. Why does the narrator say he needs to talk to his wife?

5. What do J.P. and the narrator use for an ashtray?

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