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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 "Boston Common at Twilight," where is Ned's family home?
(a) Concord.
(b) Charlestown.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) Marshport.

2. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," who is Keith Ferris?
(a) Sophie's roommate.
(b) Sophie's brother.
(c) Another student in Tower's class.
(d) Sophie's love interest.

3. In "Polepole," what field do Bragg and "the man" work in?
(a) Tourism.
(b) Government.
(c) Art and antiquities.
(d) Journalism.

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) Surprise and happiness.
(b) Anger and disgust.
(c) Weariness and suspicion.
(d) Fear and confusion.

5. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," how long before Sophie's graduation does her mother die?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 1 week.

Short Answer 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?

2. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," how many siblings does Sophie have?

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

4. In "Polepole," what is "Kibera"?

5. In "Occupied," what topical event is alluded to in the page 35 sign that says "Now it is 'spring' all over the world"?

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