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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 "While It Lasts," whose owns the apartment where the party is held?
(a) Mr. Buffy.
(b) Froy.
(c) Richard's company.
(d) Isabel's stepmother.

2. In "Polepole," what is the name of the restaurant where Daisy, Bragg, and "the man" have dinner?
(a) The Safari.
(b) The Antelope.
(c) The Veldt.
(d) The Carnivore.

3. In "Why I Don't Write," what is the likely source of items like "Sponge. Lemon. Milk" (66)?
(a) An inventory.
(b) A grocery list.
(c) A column of cleaning advice.
(d) A dream.

4. In "Why I Don't Write," what city is the narrator invited to visit?
(a) Lima.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) Sydney.
(d) Montreal.

5. In "Green Glass," what does Tom tell his ex about her dress?
(a) It makes her look pregnant.
(b) It made Fran jealous.
(c) He remembers buying it for her.
(d) It makes her look like a prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does "the man" do when the boy spits at him?

2. On page of 8 of "Polepole," what does "the man" say to Daisy that causes her to accuse him of insincerity?

3. On page 66 of "Why I Don't Write," what is the subject of the only article the narrator reads all the way through?

4. In "Occupied," who does Ivy think that she sees in the park?

5. In "Polepole," what reason does Daisy give for being in Africa?

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