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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Public Sphere: Who Shot Johnny?, Who We Are, What's Wrong With Animal Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pertaining to "Westbury Court," with what is Danticat struggling?
(a) His first kiss.
(b) Friends at school.
(c) His mom.
(d) Nuances and inconsistences of childhood memories.

2. What is Hearne's profession in "What's Wrong With Animal Rights?"?
(a) Veteraniarian.
(b) Dog catcher.
(c) Animal trainer.
(d) Bus driver.

3. What was the hope of incorporating the new postage system called "penny post" in "Mail"?
(a) To increase revenue and lower the cost .
(b) It would decrease the revenue and mail would eventually die out .
(c) It would be faster.
(d) Everyone has pennies, so everyone could mail something.

4. What does Grealy boycott?
(a) Going in public.
(b) Mirrors.
(c) Boys.
(d) Chemotherapy.

5. If lack of love is the reason for suicide, what does Hoagland suggest to those who know love?
(a) To reconsider how they live their life.
(b) To remember those moments forever.
(c) Cherish it .
(d) To give love to anyone they meet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjectives does Updike describe for males in "The Disposable Rocket"?

2. How did Accawi's village become part of the global community?

3. What is the lady in "Westbury Court" doing when the firemen come inside her apartment?

4. What is the main sign that McClanahan's first marriage is doomed to sadness?

5. What does Updike say that men think about their bodies?

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