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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 66 of "Why I Don't Write," what is ironic about the diagnosis of the computer problem "Your system must be overloaded"?
(a) The narrator's computer is brand new.
(b) The advice applies to the narrator's life, as well.
(c) The narrator does not have a computer.
(d) Unsolicited advice clearly bothers the narrator.

2. In "Occupied," when Ivy sees the labeled boxes of books, what book category does she wonder if she will ever see?
(a) The Fall of Capitalism.
(b) White Cultural Studies.
(c) Perfect Love.
(d) Men's Studies.

3. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
(a) Liar.
(b) Take it slow.
(c) I do not know you.
(d) Be happy.

4. 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 Tom's friends are judging him because of it.
(c) That it ended because Fran fell in love with Tom.
(d) That it means that Fran cannot really be attracted to Tom.

5. In "While It Lasts," what comparison does Bonnie make between George and Mr. Buffy?
(a) George is funnier than Mr. Buffy.
(b) Mr. Buffy seems more real than George.
(c) George is more direct than Mr. Buffy.
(d) Mr. Buffy seems wise compared to George.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does his servant's wife call "the man"?

2. In "Occupied," why does Ivy get into a bike accident?

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

4. In "Polepole," how does "the man's" servant react when he sees Daisy hiding by the door?

5. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?

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