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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Attentive Mind: Turning Point, The Stunt Pilot, and Spring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pertaining to "Spring," what is Ehrlich recovering from?
(a) Leukemia.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Lyme disease.
(d) Bronchitis.

2. When McClanahan's husband leaves her, what does she do?
(a) Attempts suicide.
(b) Runs after his car and trips.
(c) Moves to Europe.
(d) Burns all of their pictures.

3. What are the benefits of Accawi's village becoming a global community?
(a) The ability to communicate to other cities.
(b) More educational opportunities and better pay.
(c) More opportunities to travel.
(d) The chance to meet famous people.

4. What nationality is Tan in the essay "Mother Tongue"?
(a) Korean.
(b) Chinese.
(c) American.
(d) Vietnamese.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sanders thinking about this particular gift from his father in "The Inheritance of Tools"?

2. When does the lady in the apartment down the hall in "Westbury Court" realize that there is a fire?

3. According to "Silk Parachute," what does McPhee specifically mention about his childhood upbringing?

4. What does Grealy realize oppressed her all her life?

5. Where is Ehrlich spending the spring in "Spring"?

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