1. What bothers the narrator of "Music for Lovers" most about his daughter's boyfriend, Rusty?
(a) His manners
(b) His job
(c) His hair
(d) His character

2. What is Drew majoring in at CCCC in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) Auto Mechanics
(b) Psychology
(c) Criminal Justice
(d) Agricultural Science

3. How does Melinda Delvecchio act towards Glen in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?
(a) She is standoffish and rude.
(b) She overcompensates for her hatred of Glen.
(c) She is overly friendly and flirtatious.
(d) She is extremely homophobic.

4. What reason did the narrator's parents give for neglecting him in "Parade"?
(a) They did not know how to be good parents.
(b) They were afraid he would reject them.
(c) They did not like him.
(d) They loved his brother more than they loved him.

5. What genre is "The Last You'll Hear from Me"?
(a) A poem
(b) A novella
(c) A short story
(d) A letter

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter" encourage readers to mention his newsletter to others rather than lending them their copies of it?

2. Why did Dawn of "Music for Lovers" have her feet amputated?

3. Why is "The Last You'll Hear From Me" titled thus?

4. Who is Steve Dolger in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

5. The phrases "'I hope it doesn't tire him out'" and "'the original boob tube'" in "Firestone" are examples of...

(see the answer key)

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