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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Freeforall (159-170).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "My Evil Mother," what is the narrator’s fiancé’s reaction to her mother?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Anger.

2. What is the name of Lynne's alleged lover in "Bad Teeth"?
(a) Newman Small.
(b) John Soliman.
(c) Evan Chow.
(d) Rob Tamburro.

3. In "The Dead Interview," Orwell claims he is attacked for what?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Pessimism.
(c) Accuracy.
(d) Clarity.

4. What perspective is used in "My Evil Mother"?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Omniscient narration.
(d) Second person.

5. In "My Evil Mother," what reason does the narrator’s father give for leaving?
(a) His drinking got out of hand.
(b) He had an affair.
(c) He didn’t want to be a father.
(d) Her mother was always right.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell miss most about earth?

2. What is Miss Verity's real name?

3. In "My Evil Mother" why does the mother want the narrator to break up with her boyfriend?

4. What item does the narrator joke about with François in "Two Scorched Men"?

5. How does Atwood contact Orwell in "The Dead Interview"?

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