3. From whom did Smith learn how “to consider yourself lucky” (88) even under difficult circumstances?
(a) Kirin.
(b) Darren.
(c) Mr. Rainbow.
(d) Kelly.

4. What are the two subjects Smith says she and her masseur talk about while she gets a massage?
(a) The weather and public school holidays.
(b) The weather and local news.
(c) Politics and sports.
(d) Literature and education.

5. Where does the young man work in “A Hovering Young Man”?
(a) The university cafe.
(b) Admissions office.
(c) The Registrar’s office.
(d) The university library.

6. What did Smith have printed on a T-shirt when she first moved to NYC?
(a) Black Nerd.
(b) Black Genius.
(c) Prof. Smith.
(d) University Nerd.

7. Despite Barbara insisting her dog is well-behaved, Smith says the dog does what to everyone who walks by?
(a) Jump on.
(b) Chases.
(c) Growls at.
(d) Tries to bite.

8. Where are Smith and husband planing to fly to as soon as they are able in “A Character in a Wheelchair in the Vestibule”?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Barcelona.

9. What is the name of the elderly woman's dog referenced in “A Woman with a Little Dog”?
(a) Fido.
(b) Barky.
(c) Beck.
(d) Spot.

10. Why is Smith getting cash at the start of “A Character in a Wheelchair in the Vestibule”?
(a) Credit card machines across the city are down.
(b) She does not like credit cards.
(c) She and her husband are leaving the city and want to have cash on them.
(d) The restaurant she ordered from does not take credit card.

11. Smith says that if the people of England are listened to, it is solely for what purpose?
(a) Data Collection.
(b) Vote tallying.
(c) Rule making.
(d) Spying.

12. What does Smith note about the hate from the man holding the sign in Washington Square Park?
(a) It does not discriminate.
(b) It is not violent.
(c) It is pointed outward.
(d) It is pointed inward.

13. Smith says that if you were to ask Barbara what she might be doing on a particular holiday, what is one possible answer she might give?
(a) Ordering take-out.
(b) Going to the Catskills.
(c) Sleeping late.
(d) Binging on Netflix.

14. What part of herself does Smith end her collection saying has never been tested “until now” (97)?
(a) Her strength.
(b) Her ability to persevere.
(c) Her physical and moral cowardice.
(d) Her Ingenuity.

15. What does the woman in “An Elder at the 98 Bus Stop” tell Smith she is going to the doctor’s to discuss?
(a) Menopause.
(b) Cholesterol.
(c) Osteoporosis.
(d) Healthy eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith compares the contempt on Dominc’s face during a press conference about the pandemic to the contempt of the American officer’s face while doing what?

2. What is one thing Smith and Ben have in common?

3. Where is Smith’s friend’s cottage, which they are heading to in “A Character in a Wheelchair in the Vestibule”?

4. What type of establishment is described at the start of “A Man with Strong Hands”?

5. In what city is Smith in in her story, “An Elder at the 98 Bus Stop”?

(see the answer keys)

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