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

2. What did the narrator of "Parade"'s parents predict he would become?
(a) A banker
(b) A loser
(c) A celebrity
(d) A narcissist

3. Why does the narrator of "Parade" specifically choose Oprah's show to appear on?
(a) He is a huge fan of Oprah.
(b) It is the most popular show on television.
(c) He believes her show needs sprucing up.
(d) He believes he will get the most media attention on this show.

4. Who is the narrator of "My Manuscript"?
(a) Mr. Holt
(b) Terry Glassman
(c) Mr. Chatam
(d) Chad Holt

5. Which of the following is NOT something Sandy convinces the narrator's mother to do in "We Get Along"?
(a) Buy new clothes
(b) Repaint her porch steps
(c) Cut her hair
(d) Cheat on her husband

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. How does Chad's father "punish" him for quitting guitar lessons in "My Manuscript"?

3. What feature do both the waiter and Brandon Tartikoff notice about Don in "Don's Story"?

4. What genre could "Parade" be classified as?

5. Where does Chad hide his "manuscript" in "My Manuscript"?

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