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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 "The Language of Cats and Dogs," how does Sophie's mother die?
(a) She has breast cancer.
(b) Her car is hit by a train.
(c) She has an aneurysm.
(d) She commits suicide.

2. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what does Sophie do with the arrowhead?
(a) Throws it at Tower from Alison's moving car.
(b) Throws it into the trash.
(c) Mails it to Tower's wife.
(d) Sticks it into the side of Tower's faculty mailbox.

3. In "While It Lasts," why is Bonnie unable to hear the last thing that Mr. Buffy tries to tell her?
(a) Mr. Buffy is on the other side of the glass door.
(b) The wind is too loud.
(c) A car honks its horn just as he speaks.
(d) George hurries her away.

4. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," Tower's wife holds a cigarette "piquantly" (141). How is she holding the cigarette?
(a) In a listless and apathetic way.
(b) In a desperate and sad way.
(c) In a provocative and attractive way.
(d) In a childlike and innocent way.

5. In "Café Mort," which waitress has been at the café the longest?
(a) Karen.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Rita.
(d) Maggie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Occupied," what topical event is alluded to in the page 35 sign that says "Now it is 'spring' all over the world"?

3. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what temporarily makes Ned feel safer?

4. In "While It Lasts," what does George do for a living?

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

(see the answer key)

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