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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Why I Don't Write" and "While It Lasts".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 73 of "Why I Don't Write," the list of what "Bob Dylan says," ("He's all right" and "He's not all right") is an example of which technique?
(a) Paradox.
(b) Tautology.
(c) Ambiguity.
(d) Oxymoron.

2. What thought makes Tom smile at the very end of "Green Glass"?
(a) That Buster's marriage will probably end in divorce.
(b) That Buster once had a romantic interest in Tom's ex.
(c) That Fran feels ashamed of her relationship with the lawyer.
(d) That Fran is completely under his spell.

3. In "Why I Don't Write," what does the narrator have a dream about?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Sledding.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Lobsters.

4. In "While It Lasts," what does George compliment Isabel on?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her wit.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Her legs.

5. In "Polepole," what tribal people does the gate guard belong to?
(a) Embu.
(b) Maasai.
(c) Ogaden.
(d) Kikuyu.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On page 71 of "Why I Don't Write," of which author does the narrator say, "Open any page...and have the top of your head taken off"?

3. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?

4. According to "Why I Don't Write," what is the problem with making donations?

5. In "Polepole," where does Daisy meet "the man"?

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