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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. In "Polepole," what field do Bragg and "the man" work in?
(a) Art and antiquities.
(b) Tourism.
(c) Government.
(d) Journalism.

2. 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 move out of New York.
(c) Her divorce.
(d) Her relationship with her lover.

3. In "Polepole," why does "the man" pull over when he is driving Daisy home after dinner?
(a) There is a buffalo in the road.
(b) His Jeep is out of gas.
(c) He wants to kiss her.
(d) He needs to check the route.

4. In "While It Lasts," what single word is Bonnie's "first lie to [George]" (87)?
(a) "Yes."
(b) "Isabel."
(c) "Nothing."
(d) "Yesterday."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's response to Fran's questions about what he was like when he was with his ex?

2. In "Polepole," what is "Kibera"?

3. In "The Torch," what does the woman tell the man she wondered about him?

4. In "The Torch," what is the first question that the woman asks?

5. On page 8 of "Polepole," what does Daisy ask "the man" if he is worried about?

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