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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Half-Life" and "Earth, Speak".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Food for the Common Cold," what does Frick dislike about the birthday present David's father has given him?
(a) He thinks that David will hurt himself with it.
(b) He thinks it is too babyish for David.
(c) He thinks it is too expensive.
(d) He associates it with white children.

2. How old is David when "Smokes Last" takes place?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

3. In "Smokes Last," why does David's mother keep reminding him to bring the mail in?
(a) She is waiting for a disability check.
(b) She is waiting for some medical paperwork.
(c) She is hoping that Paige will finally write home.
(d) She is hoping it will contain a check from David's father.

4. In "Smokes Last," what is implied when David tells his mother about the Western Union money and she says "I think I can drive" (152)?
(a) She is worried about the car.
(b) She is very tired.
(c) She is very busy.
(d) She has been drinking.

5. In "Food for the Common Cold," what technique is used when David says that when he returns to the kitchen, "all that remained at the table was the rest of the coffee and a freshly snubbed-out cigarette that glowed red int he ashtray" (66)?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Synecdoche.
(c) Personification.
(d) Imagery.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "In a Jar," when Paige first arrives, what does David realize their mother has not told Paige about?

2. In "In a Jar," what kind of feather does Frick use in the smudging ceremony?

3. In "In a Jar," what happens to David's medicine pouch?

4. In "Safe Harbor," how many times has David's mother been in the crisis stabilization clinic during the past three months?

5. In "Earth, Speak," what is the implied reason for Fellis's questions about Daryl's iPod?

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