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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 "Boston Common at Twilight," what does Ned remember most from the day of the assault?
(a) The smell of the woman's apartment.
(b) The trees in Boston Common.
(c) The face of the Bodega owner.
(d) The sound of the subway train arriving.

2. In "Why I Don't Write," what family member does the narrator have a conflict with?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother.

3. On page 38 of "Occupied," which phrase describes how Ivy feels when she plays with her son?
(a) "Ironically unengaged."
(b) "White with light."
(c) "A robotic performer."
(d) "Unguarded and trusting."

4. On page 75 of "Why I Don't Write," the exclamation point in "Passing a man who holds your gaze!" is likely meant to convey what emotions?
(a) Fear and confusion.
(b) Surprise and happiness.
(c) Weariness and suspicion.
(d) Anger and disgust.

5. In "Occupied," what does Ivy feel when she thinks about walking with her son?
(a) She feels lonely for adult company.
(b) She is amazed by his faith in her.
(c) She feels sad that his father is not with them.
(d) She wonders why she did not have another child.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Boston Common at Twilight," why are Ned's parents splitting up?

2. In "Café Mort," what attitude is more common among the late-night customers?

3. In "Green Glass," what does Tom say Fran should do with her feelings?

4. In the context of "Café Mort," what does the word "mort" mean?

5. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?

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