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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," who does Ivy think that she sees in the park?
(a) Her ex-husband.
(b) Her client.
(c) Her lover.
(d) Her son.

2. At the end of "Café Mort," what question does Rita ask the narrator on page 101?
(a) "How long will you stay?"
(b) "Have we lost you?"
(c) "Can you help me?"
(d) "Do you remember?"

3. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?
(a) A street performer painted in gold body paint.
(b) An effigy of a Wall Street banker.
(c) A man in a Darth Vader helmet.
(d) A mannequin dressed as Uncle Sam.

4. In "Café Mort," what were the Russian dancer's dances about when she was alive?
(a) Hope.
(b) Despair.
(c) Anger.
(d) Love.

5. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's response to Fran's questions about what he was like when he was with his ex?
(a) He tells Fran that he never asks questions about her past.
(b) He laughs and tells Fran to shut up.
(c) He pulls the car over and tells Fran to get out.
(d) He tells Fran that she is losing her mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is Ned embarrassed about when he remembers coming to Boston Common with his mother seven years before?

2. On page 60 of "Green Glass," what is Tom's assessment of the lawyer that Fran used to date?

3. In "Why I Don't Write," what song title does the narrator think of?

4. In "Café Mort," who is the restaurant manager?

5. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is the name of Ned's aunt?

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