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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8 (pages 94-120).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second excerpt from This Life that the parents read, what does Poitier warn his readers against doing regarding their children?
(a) Smothering them
(b) Condescending them
(c) Ignoring them
(d) Protecting them

2. Who calls the Kittredges soon after Paul leaves?
(a) Paul
(b) The Japanese buyers
(c) Geoffrey
(d) Their daughter

3. To what mythological figure does Ouisa compare Geoffrey when she describes him?
(a) Theseus
(b) Jason
(c) Creon
(d) Midas

4. In what city were the Kittredges living when they met Geoffrey?
(a) New York
(b) Johannesburg
(c) London
(d) Rome

5. How does the Hunan Wok misspell its sign?
(a) Nunan Wok
(b) Hunan Work
(c) Human Wok
(d) Human Work

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of this section, who does Flan think Ouisa will say is God's name?

2. Which of the following options is not one suggested in this section for tracking down Sidney Poitier?

3. What painting does Elizabeth suggest Paul tell Flan he has to give him?

4. What did Paul's muggers take from him in addition to his wallet?

5. How much money does Flan give Paul for his assistance with Geoffrey?

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