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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 "Polepole," how does "the man's" servant react when he sees Daisy hiding by the door?
(a) He laughs and shakes a finger at Daisy.
(b) He scolds "the man" in Swahili.
(c) He does not react; he acts as if she is not there.
(d) He glares at Daisy as if he is angry at her.

2. On page 8 of "Polepole," what does Daisy ask "the man" if he is worried about?
(a) "The wildfires."
(b) "The animals here."
(c) "Losing your work."
(d) "The attacks."

3. In "Green Glass," how does Fran feel about herself once she meets Tom's ex?
(a) She wonders if she is as sensitive as Tom says she is.
(b) She feels less attractive, by comparison.
(c) She feels ridiculous for being jealous.
(d) She wonders if she really understands her own feelings for Tom.

4. In "Polepole," what detail about "the man's" life does he claim he thought that Bragg would already have told Daisy?
(a) He was born in Kenya.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He has lost his job.
(d) He is married.

5. In "Polepole," what do the details of "the man's" home tell the reader about him?
(a) He does not care about his surroundings.
(b) He is not really committed to staying in Kenya.
(c) He is more sensitive than he seems to be at first.
(d) He lives in comparative comfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "Green Glass," what does Fran want to know about Tom's ex-girlfriend?

2. In "Green Glass," what is the name of the groom at the wedding?

3. In "The Torch," why is the woman unsure who is with her and what is going on?

4. In "Occupied," what are the boxes of books being used for?

5. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's last name?

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