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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator attempt to keep Mrs. Peacock out of his room in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He places a trap in front of his door.
(b) He locks his door.
(c) He posts a sign on his door.
(d) He tells her not to enter his room.

2. How often is "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter" published?
(a) Four times a year
(b) Weekly
(c) Once a month
(d) Two times a year

3. In "We Get Along", what does the narrator's father record in a notebook hidden in his desk drawer?
(a) Secret information about his tenants
(b) Women he has had affairs with.
(c) Men he has had affairs with.
(d) Bets placed by tenants

4. How do Annette and Randy spend their time together according to the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me"?
(a) Taking long walks in the park
(b) Riding the escalator at the mall
(c) Eating at Burger King
(d) Making out in Randy's car

5. What does Chad refuse to do when his brother is born in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Share his bedroom.
(b) Speak to his brother.
(c) Like his brother.
(d) Change the baby's diapers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator of "The Last You'll Hear From Me" encourage those attending her funeral to throw at Randy and Annette?

3. How do most of the customers in "Firestone" react to the narrator's attempts to convert them to his religion?

4. Why does Glen purchase snuff in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

5. Who does the narrator of "Parade" have a relationship with that he says "the press is having a field day over"?

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