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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," when "the man" is trying to persuade Daisy to see him again, what does she wish he would stop saying?
(a) Her name.
(b) That she "owes" him.
(c) That she has nothing to lose.
(d) That he needs her.

2. 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 mannequin dressed as Uncle Sam.
(d) A man in a Darth Vader helmet.

3. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?
(a) "The man's" servant's wife.
(b) "The man's" wife.
(c) This is Daisy's real name.
(d) Bragg's boss.

4. On page 75 of "Why I Don't Write," the exclamation point in "Passing a man who holds your gaze!" is likely meant to convey what emotions?
(a) Fear and confusion.
(b) Weariness and suspicion.
(c) Anger and disgust.
(d) Surprise and happiness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Green Glass," what is implied by Tom's assertion that his breakup with his ex was a mutual decision?

2. On page 66 of "Why I Don't Write," what is ironic about the diagnosis of the computer problem "Your system must be overloaded"?

3. In "The Torch," the woman's arm is compared in a simile to what object?

4. In "Why I Don't Write," what family member does the narrator have a conflict with?

5. In "While It Lasts," what single word is Bonnie's "first lie to [George]" (87)?

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