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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does David ask if “the entire building [is] queer (146)? (from "The Story" - "The Flat")

David wants to know if there are any issues that he should know.

David wants to buy the building.

David appreciates the dedication to the queer community.

David thinks there should be pride activities in the building.

2.

Why does Anna explain to Maria that she “just like[s] to entertain” (118)? (from "The Sweat" - "The Joke")

Anna thinks it is a way for her be remembered.

Anna feels starved for attention.

Anna wants to be an actor.

Anna does not think her stories are harmful.

3.

Why is Alison talking to David, Karl, and Peppi? (from "The Story" - "The Flat")

Alison is making conversation.

Alison likes to gossip.

Alison wants to warn David about an unsolved case.

Alison thinks David used to be friends with Karl.

4.

Why does Harry wonder if the world is “drown[ing] in mice” (223)? (from "The Meeting" - "The Song")

Harry is thinking about selling his pub and moving to another country.

Harry wants to eradicate mice.

Harry wonders how much of the world is overwhelmed by things they cannot control.

Harry does not know if he is dreaming or experiencing reality.

5.

Why do Gary and Stan chide each other? (from "The Party" - "The Camera")

The men do not like each other.

The men feel embarrassed after a work project went awry.

They are old friends.

Each man wants to exert power over the other.

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