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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," what is implied in Minot's description of the man who "did not look American" (35)?
(a) Americans' appearances tend to be casual.
(b) Asian American are not "real" Americans.
(c) Americans' facial expressions are comparatively animated.
(d) Socialists are not "real" Americans.

2. In "The Torch," why is the woman unsure who is with her and what is going on?
(a) She has been in an accident.
(b) She has amnesia.
(c) She is very ill and has been sleeping.
(d) She has been in a coma for several weeks.

3. In "Occupied," what does Ivy feel that she sees in a new and fascinating way when she tries to look from her lover's perspective?
(a) Skyscrapers.
(b) Children.
(c) Traffic.
(d) Trees.

4. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?
(a) This is Daisy's real name.
(b) "The man's" wife.
(c) "The man's" servant's wife.
(d) Bragg's boss.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does "the man" do when the boy spits at him?

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

3. In "Polepole," what is the name of the restaurant where Daisy, Bragg, and "the man" have dinner?

4. In "Polepole," what reason does Daisy give for being in Africa?

5. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's response to Fran's questions about what he was like when he was with his ex?

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