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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," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
(a) Liar.
(b) Be happy.
(c) I do not know you.
(d) Take it slow.

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

3. In "Polepole," who are Fiona and Emma?
(a) Daisy's sisters.
(b) Children from a nearby slum.
(c) "The man's" dogs.
(d) "The man's" children.

4. In "Occupied," in what colors is Ivy's lover's room decorated?
(a) Red, white, and blue.
(b) Variations of grey.
(c) Brown and olive.
(d) Black and white.

5. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?
(a) Wealth distribution.
(b) Voter's rights.
(c) Lifespan.
(d) Military service.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does Daisy notice on the ride home that she did not notice the evening before?

2. On page 60 of "Green Glass," what is Tom's assessment of the lawyer that Fran used to date?

3. In "Occupied," why does Ivy need to be home by 5:30?

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

5. In "Green Glass," what does Tom tell his ex about her dress?

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