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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 "Green Glass," what assumption does Tom make about Fran's relationship with the lawyer?
(a) That the lawyer flattered and manipulated her.
(b) That it means that Fran cannot really be attracted to Tom.
(c) That Tom's friends are judging him because of it.
(d) That it ended because Fran fell in love with Tom.

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

3. 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) Anger and disgust.
(b) Surprise and happiness.
(c) Fear and confusion.
(d) Weariness and suspicion.

4. In "Green Glass," what does Tom say Fran should do with her feelings?
(a) Get over them.
(b) Keep them to herself.
(c) Talk to a psychiatrist.
(d) Talk to her girlfriends.

5. In "Polepole," what does "the man" do when the boy spits at him?
(a) Swears at him.
(b) Hits him.
(c) Makes the boy clean the floor.
(d) Fires his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "While It Lasts," what comparison does Bonnie make between George and Mr. Buffy?

2. In "Why I Don't Write," what is the likely source of items like "Sponge. Lemon. Milk" (66)?

3. On page 31 of "Occupied," what event is alluded to in the sentence, "If you'd been in New York, you had your story"?

4. In "Polepole," what is Daisy's job?

5. In "The Torch," where did the husband first see the woman who would become his wife?

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