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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: "The Third Husband"-"The Father".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what quality of Jose's had the village boys been referring to with their nickname for him?
(a) His menacing looks.
(b) His shy manner.
(c) His high voice.
(d) His dark eyebrows.

2. Garfield has vowed never to touch what object while at work?
(a) A computer.
(b) A stapler.
(c) A shot of whiskey.
(d) A cigarette.

3. The chapter entitled "The Landlady" ends with Marie and Yo sitting in what location as they wait for Clair to return home?
(a) On the front lawn.
(b) In the street.
(c) In the attic.
(d) By the living room window.

4. Who writes a report about Sarita's position as a young woman positioned between two socioeconomic classes?
(a) Sandi.
(b) Yo.
(c) Lucinda.
(d) Marie.

5. What item of clothing does Lou wish he had removed while he is sitting in the first meeting of Yo's class?
(a) His scarf.
(b) His hat.
(c) His sweater.
(d) His coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator of the chapter entitled "The Cousin" states that Roe now has what type of job in Washington, D.C.?

2. The flooding mentioned in the land notice Jose receives is mentioned in relation to what object or event?

3. What is the name of Lou's wife?

4. Which author had been the topic of the seminar in which Garfield had met Yo?

5. When the chapter entitled "The Student" eschews linear time, in which direction does it move?

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