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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Listen" and "The Language of Cats and Dogs".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "While It Lasts," what does Bonnie find so compelling about George?
(a) His high-powered job.
(b) His attention to detail.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His lack of anxiety.

2. In "The Torch," what is the husband's name?
(a) John.
(b) Richard.
(c) Edward.
(d) Andrew.

3. In "Green Glass," what assumption does Tom make about Fran's relationship with the lawyer?
(a) That it ended because Fran fell in love with Tom.
(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 the lawyer flattered and manipulated her.

4. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is Ned's reason for going to Boston Common?
(a) He wants to see the swan boats again.
(b) He wants to get ice cream at Schrafft's.
(c) He thinks that his brother might be there.
(d) He wants to buy marijuana.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what movie is one of the few things that Sophie remembers from her final semester?

2. In "Why I Don't Write," what claim is made about the impact of having children on female writers?

3. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," why does Sophie feel ashamed after Tower propositions her?

4. In "The Torch," the detail about the husband having watched his wife's face go through many changes is probably included in order to establish what?

5. In "Why I Don't Write," what does the narrator have a dream about?

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