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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 "Occupied," why does Ivy get into a bike accident?
(a) She rides through a construction zone.
(b) She becomes lightheaded and almost faints.
(c) An angry pedestrian shoves her bike toward the street.
(d) The white van will not let her merge.

2. 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 believed in Christ.
(c) Whether he will remember the music she wants for her memorial.
(d) Whether he regrets marrying her.

3. In "While It Lasts," what does Isabel ask Bonnie about George's job?
(a) Whether Bonnie is comfortable with what he does for a living.
(b) Whether he has started spending more time at work.
(c) Whether Bonnie knows exactly what it is.
(d) Whether he is interested in a promotion.

4. In "Polepole," what field do Bragg and "the man" work in?
(a) Journalism.
(b) Art and antiquities.
(c) Government.
(d) Tourism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?

2. On page 66 of "Why I Don't Write," what is ironic about the diagnosis of the computer problem "Your system must be overloaded"?

3. In "Occupied," what is implied in Minot's description of the man who "did not look American" (35)?

4. In "Polepole," what do the details of "the man's" home tell the reader about him?

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

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