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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 "While It Lasts," why is Bonnie unable to hear the last thing that Mr. Buffy tries to tell her?
(a) The wind is too loud.
(b) George hurries her away.
(c) Mr. Buffy is on the other side of the glass door.
(d) A car honks its horn just as he speaks.

2. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's last name?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Stanwyck.
(c) Winchester.
(d) Phillips.

3. In "While It Lasts," what does Isabel claim is "antisocial" (80)?
(a) Leaving a party early.
(b) Refusing to drink alcohol.
(c) Falling in love.
(d) Inside jokes.

4. In "While It Lasts," what comparison does Bonnie make between George and Mr. Buffy?
(a) Mr. Buffy seems more real than George.
(b) George is more direct than Mr. Buffy.
(c) George is funnier than Mr. Buffy.
(d) Mr. Buffy seems wise compared to George.

5. In "Occupied," why does Ivy get into a bike accident?
(a) She rides through a construction zone.
(b) The white van will not let her merge.
(c) An angry pedestrian shoves her bike toward the street.
(d) She becomes lightheaded and almost faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Why I Don't Write," what is the problem with making donations?

2. Throughout "Why I Don't Write," variations of what question are asked several times?

3. In "While It Lasts," what does Bonnie think is Isabel's problem with finding love?

4. On page 38 of "Occupied," which phrase describes how Ivy feels when she plays with her son?

5. In "Café Mort," how does the narrator unwind after a shift at work?

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