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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Listen" and "The Language of Cats and Dogs".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what does Sophie think of when she looks out of the car and sees the woman jogging?
(a) The peace and safety of the world outside the car.
(b) That she herself should get out of the car and run.
(c) That the woman is vulnerable and should not be alone.
(d) That her mother used to love running in the park.

2. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what does Sophie admire about Tower's teaching?
(a) His sarcastic evaluations of canonical works.
(b) His emphasis on having confidence in yourself.
(c) His belief that anyone can be taught to write well.
(d) His reverence for classical forms and techniques.

3. What is the last line of "Listen," on page 130?
(a) "We were all so surprised."
(b) "We are devastated by the news."
(c) "No one understands what's happening."
(d) "Are you listening?"

4. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's last name?
(a) Stanwyck.
(b) Winchester.
(c) Phillips.
(d) Jordan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what does Sophie remember about the walk to Tower's car?

2. On page 141 of "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what feature of Tower's daughter's does Sophie notice?

3. In "Occupied," what cause did Ivy knock on doors for when she was younger?

4. At the end of "Café Mort," what question does Rita ask the narrator on page 101?

5. In "The Torch," who is the husband waiting for at the end of the story?

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