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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Why I Don't Write" and "While It Lasts".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 60 of "Green Glass," what is Tom's assessment of the lawyer that Fran used to date?
(a) "Can't see why you broke up. You're perfect for each other."
(b) "He's no threat to me."
(c) "Guy's about as smart as Heidi."
(d) "He's a complete slimeball."

2. Where does "Polepole" take place?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Botswana.
(d) South Africa.

3. In "The Torch," what does the woman tell the man she wondered about him?
(a) Whether he will remember the music she wants for her memorial.
(b) Whether he had an affair with the woman at the dance.
(c) Whether he regrets marrying her.
(d) Whether he believed in Christ.

4. In "The Torch," where did the husband first see the woman who would become his wife?
(a) In church.
(b) At school.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) The beach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Occupied," what is implied in Minot's description of the man who "did not look American" (35)?

2. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?

3. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?

4. In "Polepole," what do the details of "the man's" home tell the reader about him?

5. In "Occupied," what "theme" does Ivy notice among the various protest signs (39)?

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