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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," 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.

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

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

4. In "Polepole," what is the name of "the man's" household employee?
(a) Mpenda.
(b) Theodore.
(c) Edmund.
(d) Jaali.

5. In "Occupied," what does Ivy feel when she thinks about walking with her son?
(a) She feels lonely for adult company.
(b) She wonders why she did not have another child.
(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 "The Torch," where does the dying woman announce they will go on the following day?

2. In "Occupied," what cause did Ivy knock on doors for when she was younger?

3. In "Occupied," in what colors is Ivy's lover's room decorated?

4. In "Occupied," what causes Ivy to suddenly leave the park?

5. In "Occupied," what does Ivy think about the protest encampment when she first sees it?

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