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

2. In "Why I Don't Write," what claim is made about the impact of having children on female writers?
(a) It is an obstacle to their success.
(b) It makes them more creative.
(c) It deepens the emotion of their work.
(d) It focuses their writing too narrowly.

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

4. On page 84 of "While It Lasts," what does Mr. Buffy tell Bonnie and George about love?
(a) "Love is for the birds."
(b) "Love is a sucker's game."
(c) "Loving and liking are different things."
(d) "Being in love is like being crazy."

5. In "Green Glass," what is the name of the groom at the wedding?
(a) Biggie.
(b) Buster.
(c) Bubs.
(d) Buddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 38 of "Occupied," which phrase describes how Ivy feels when she plays with her son?

2. In "While It Lasts," who is hosting the dinner party?

3. In "Occupied," Ivy sees a "doppelgänger." What does she see?

4. In "While It Lasts," what does Bonnie find so compelling about George?

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

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