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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 "While It Lasts," George is said to be "an expert at being flippant" (82). What does this mean George is good at?
(a) Deadpan, ironic humor.
(b) Shallow, disrespectful humor.
(c) Absurd, farcical humor.
(d) Dark, bitter humor.

2. In "Polepole," what does "the man" do when the boy spits at him?
(a) Swears at him.
(b) Fires his father.
(c) Makes the boy clean the floor.
(d) Hits him.

3. In "Boston Common at Twilight," how does Ned's brother react when Ned tells him about the assault?
(a) He says he will kill the perpetrator.
(b) He forces Ned to tell their mother what happened.
(c) He calls the police and reports the crime.
(d) He blames Ned for making bad choices.

4. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
(a) Take it slow.
(b) I do not know you.
(c) Be happy.
(d) Liar.

5. In "Café Mort," what does the narrator guess about the man "with eyes ringed like a raccoon's" (94)?
(a) He is a writer.
(b) He was murdered.
(c) He is only recently dead.
(d) He is in love with Rita.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Café Mort," how did Karen's little brother die?

2. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is Ned's reason for going to Boston Common?

3. In "While It Lasts," whose owns the apartment where the party is held?

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

5. In "While It Lasts," what comparison does Bonnie make between George and Mr. Buffy?

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