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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) That the woman is vulnerable and should not be alone.
(b) That she herself should get out of the car and run.
(c) The peace and safety of the world outside the car.
(d) That her mother used to love running in the park.

2. In "Occupied," what is Ivy's profession?
(a) Museum curator.
(b) Fiction writer.
(c) Visual artist.
(d) Magazine editor.

3. In "Café Mort," what were the Russian dancer's dances about when she was alive?
(a) Anger.
(b) Despair.
(c) Hope.
(d) Love.

4. In "Café Mort," what occupies the attention of the "beige woman"?
(a) The small dog she has in her purse.
(b) The man with dark-rimmed eyes.
(c) A miniature television.
(d) The cooks.

5. In "Occupied," what "theme" does Ivy notice among the various protest signs (39)?
(a) Energy.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Hope.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Why I Don't Write," what feeling does the narrator say "used to have a ragged pain, sometimes wafty, sometimes sharp as needles" (70)?

2. On page 108 of "Boston Common at Twilight," what causes Ned to feel "something hot and terrible rush through him"?

3. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," when does Tower proposition Sophie?

4. In "Café Mort," what is true of all of the employees?

5. On page 84 of "While It Lasts," what does Mr. Buffy tell Bonnie and George about love?

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