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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "Café Mort" and "Boston Common at Twilight".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?
(a) Wealth distribution.
(b) Voter's rights.
(c) Lifespan.
(d) Military service.

2. At the beginning of "While It Lasts," what object is George looking for?
(a) His backpack.
(b) His coat.
(c) His laptop.
(d) His car keys.

3. In "Green Glass," what is implied by Tom's assertion that his breakup with his ex was a mutual decision?
(a) He is unsure about his future with Fran.
(b) He is still in love with his ex.
(c) His ego is wounded by the fact that she left him.
(d) He does not want Fran to know why his ex left him.

4. In "The Torch," who is the husband waiting for at the end of the story?
(a) The doctor.
(b) Their daughter.
(c) His lover.
(d) The coroner.

5. At the end of "Café Mort," what question does Rita ask the narrator on page 101?
(a) "Have we lost you?"
(b) "Can you help me?"
(c) "Do you remember?"
(d) "How long will you stay?"

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what causes Ned to believe that the big man on the subway will not be willing to help him?

2. In "Occupied," what are the boxes of books being used for?

3. In "Café Mort," why does one of the customers always refer to himself using plurals?

4. In "Green Glass," why is Tom's ex at the wedding?

5. In "Why I Don't Write," what is the likely source of items like "Sponge. Lemon. Milk" (66)?

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