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

2. In "The Torch," what does the woman tell the man she wondered about him?
(a) Whether he regrets marrying her.
(b) Whether he had an affair with the woman at the dance.
(c) Whether he will remember the music she wants for her memorial.
(d) Whether he believed in Christ.

3. On page 36 of "Occupied," which character is said to have "no intention at all"?
(a) Nicky.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Henry.
(d) Fleming.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?

2. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?

3. In "Polepole," what tribal people does the gate guard belong to?

4. In "Occupied," what is the occupation of Ivy's lover?

5. On page 31 of "Occupied," what event is alluded to in the sentence, "If you'd been in New York, you had your story"?

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