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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Polepole" and "The Torch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page of 8 of "Polepole," what does "the man" say to Daisy that causes her to accuse him of insincerity?
(a) "You're beautiful."
(b) "You're dangerous."
(c) "I need to kiss you."
(d) "I love you."

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

3. On page 27 of "The Torch," what detail implies that the woman is dying?
(a) "Her face had lost most of its flesh."
(b) "Her eyelids were low and her black eyes looked elsewhere."
(c) The woman saying she wants to swim "In lovely cold water."
(d) The woman's "sharp bird-look."

4. In "The Torch," where does the dying woman announce they will go on the following day?
(a) Out dancing.
(b) To the movies.
(c) To the beach.
(d) To a party.

5. In "The Torch," the woman's arm is compared in a simile to what object?
(a) A bird's leg.
(b) A plank.
(c) A stick.
(d) A pane of glass.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?

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

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

4. In "Polepole," what detail about "the man's" life does he claim he thought that Bragg would already have told Daisy?

5. In "The Torch," what is the first question that the woman asks?

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