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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does "the man" tell Daisy about getting his work for Bragg done?
(a) He will get it done as soon as Daisy leaves.
(b) He does not have any work to get done at the moment.
(c) Bragg's expectations are unrealistic.
(d) He is not in a hurry and expects to be late with it.

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

3. In "Polepole," who is Cecily?
(a) "The man's" servant's wife.
(b) This is Daisy's real name.
(c) "The man's" wife.
(d) Bragg's boss.

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

5. In "The Torch," where does the dying woman announce they will go on the following day?
(a) To the beach.
(b) To a party.
(c) Out dancing.
(d) To the movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Torch," the woman's arm is compared in a simile to what object?

2. On page 60 of "Green Glass," what is Tom's assessment of the lawyer that Fran used to date?

3. In "Polepole," who is Babette?

4. In "Occupied," what causes Ivy to suddenly leave the park?

5. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Torch," what does the woman remember about being with John?

2. In "Occupied," how does Ivy feel about her friends' advice about Dexter?

3. In "Green Glass," what concern does Fran express about Tom's relationship with his ex, and how does Tom respond to her concerns?

4. In "Occupied," what construction is happening near the park, and what is its significance?

5. In "Polepole," Daisy's comment of "I don't even know where I am" (3) has both a literal and a figurative meaning. Explain why this is so.

6. In "Occupied," what is the significance of the disinterested expressions on the faces of the protesters at the encampment?

7. Describe the setting and context of "Polepole."

8. In "Green Glass," how does Tom react when he realizes that Fran was once romantically involved with the lawyer at the party?

9. In "Occupied," where does Ivy stop on the way home from work, and why does she stop there?

10. On page 36 of "Occupied," what is meant by the assertion that "In her brain there was always a someone"?

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