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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 "Green Glass," what does Tom tell his ex about her dress?
(a) It makes her look pregnant.
(b) It makes her look like a prostitute.
(c) He remembers buying it for her.
(d) It made Fran jealous.

2. In "Occupied," what is the occupation of Ivy's lover?
(a) Community organizer.
(b) Embassy official.
(c) Stockbroker.
(d) Photojournalist.

3. 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.

4. In "Occupied," what cause did Ivy knock on doors for when she was younger?
(a) Closing America's nuclear plants.
(b) Ending strip-mining in the Southwest.
(c) Ending the killing of Alaskan seals.
(d) Cleaning up polluted waterways.

5. On page 38 of "Occupied," which phrase describes how Ivy feels when she plays with her son?
(a) "White with light."
(b) "A robotic performer."
(c) "Ironically unengaged."
(d) "Unguarded and trusting."

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Occupied," who is Henry?

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

3. In "The Torch," what does the woman tell the man she wondered about him?

4. In "Green Glass," how does Fran feel about herself once she meets Tom's ex?

5. In "Occupied," what "theme" does Ivy notice among the various protest signs (39)?

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