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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "Café Mort" and "Boston Common at Twilight".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Occupied," what are Ivy's friends referring to when they tell her "You don't want that" (40)?
(a) Her troublesome client.
(b) Her relationship with her lover.
(c) Her divorce.
(d) Her move out of New York.

2. In "Why I Don't Write," what family member does the narrator have a conflict with?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her brother.

3. At what time of year does "Boston Common at Twilight" take place?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

4. In "While It Lasts," who is hosting the dinner party?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Richard.
(d) George.

5. In "Occupied," who is Henry?
(a) Ivy's son.
(b) Ivy's ex-husband.
(c) Ivy's boss.
(d) Ivy's lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Why I Don't Write," what city is the narrator invited to visit?

2. In "Green Glass," how does Fran feel about herself once she meets Tom's ex?

3. In "Occupied," why does Ivy need to be home by 5:30?

4. In "Occupied," what cause did Ivy knock on doors for when she was younger?

5. In "Occupied," in what colors is Ivy's lover's room decorated?

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