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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Occupied" and "Green Glass".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Torch," where did the husband first see the woman who would become his wife?
(a) At school.
(b) In church.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) The beach.

2. In "Green Glass," why is Tom's ex at the wedding?
(a) She is the groom's cousin.
(b) She is there to see Tom.
(c) Her new boyfriend is a friend of the groom.
(d) She is a friend of the bride.

3. In "Occupied," what "theme" does Ivy notice among the various protest signs (39)?
(a) Energy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Hope.

4. In "Green Glass," what is implied by Tom's assertion that his breakup with his ex was a mutual decision?
(a) His ego is wounded by the fact that she left him.
(b) He does not want Fran to know why his ex left him.
(c) He is unsure about his future with Fran.
(d) He is still in love with his ex.

5. In "Occupied," what does Ivy feel when she thinks about walking with her son?
(a) She wonders why she did not have another child.
(b) She feels lonely for adult company.
(c) She is amazed by his faith in her.
(d) She feels sad that his father is not with them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Polepole," after "the man" punishes the older boy, how does the boy react?

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

4. In "Occupied," who is Henry?

5. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's response to Fran's questions about what he was like when he was with his ex?

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