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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Polepole," what surprises Daisy about Cecily's reaction to "the man's" hitting the child?
(a) Daisy thinks that Cecily is disinterested, but then Cecily demands an apology.
(b) Daisy thinks that Cecily is embarrassed, but then Cecily just shrugs it off.
(c) Daisy thinks that Cecily is angry, but Cecily actually seems to approve.
(d) Daisy thinks that Cecily is amused, but later Cecily yells at "the man."

2. In "Occupied," Ivy sees a "doppelgänger." What does she see?
(a) A puppet or dummy that has an eerily lifelike quality.
(b) A statue of a mythological creature.
(c) Someone who looks like the twin of an unrelated person.
(d) The hallucination of a disembodied spirit.

3. In "Polepole," after "the man" punishes the older boy, how does the boy react?
(a) With tears.
(b) With an eye roll.
(c) With a sly smile.
(d) With an angry tirade.

4. In "Polepole," who is Babette?
(a) A woman who runs an orphanage.
(b) Bragg's wife.
(c) Daisy's colleague.
(d) One of the children at "the man's" house.

5. In "Green Glass," what assumption does Tom make about Fran's relationship with the lawyer?
(a) That it means that Fran cannot really be attracted to Tom.
(b) That it ended because Fran fell in love with Tom.
(c) That Tom's friends are judging him because of it.
(d) That the lawyer flattered and manipulated her.

6. In "Polepole," what is the name of "the man's" household employee?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Jaali.
(c) Mpenda.
(d) Theodore.

7. In "Polepole," when "the man" is trying to persuade Daisy to see him again, what does she wish he would stop saying?
(a) That she "owes" him.
(b) That he needs her.
(c) That she has nothing to lose.
(d) Her name.

8. Where does "Polepole" take place?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Kenya.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Botswana.

9. In "Occupied," in what colors is Ivy's lover's room decorated?
(a) Red, white, and blue.
(b) Black and white.
(c) Variations of grey.
(d) Brown and olive.

10. In "Occupied," who does Ivy think that she sees in the park?
(a) Her client.
(b) Her ex-husband.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her lover.

11. On page 36 of "Occupied," which character is said to have "no intention at all"?
(a) Nicky.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Fleming.
(d) Henry.

12. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?
(a) Voter's rights.
(b) Wealth distribution.
(c) Military service.
(d) Lifespan.

13. In "The Torch," what is the husband's name?
(a) Richard.
(b) Edward.
(c) Andrew.
(d) John.

14. On page of 8 of "Polepole," what does "the man" say to Daisy that causes her to accuse him of insincerity?
(a) "You're dangerous."
(b) "I love you."
(c) "I need to kiss you."
(d) "You're beautiful."

15. In "Polepole," what is the name of the restaurant where Daisy, Bragg, and "the man" have dinner?
(a) The Carnivore.
(b) The Antelope.
(c) The Safari.
(d) The Veldt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Occupied," who is Henry?

2. On page 31 of "Occupied," what event is alluded to in the sentence, "If you'd been in New York, you had your story"?

3. In "Occupied," what is the occupation of Ivy's lover?

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

5. In "Occupied," what is Ivy's profession?

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