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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. How did Accawi's village become part of the global community?
(a) The telephone.
(b) Central air conditioning.
(c) Electricity.
(d) The internet.

2. Why is Cofer reflecting on the memories of moving to New York City?
(a) She sees a friend from her childhood.
(b) She moved away.
(c) Her father died.
(d) She watches an old home video.

3. Why does Cofer's family move to New York City?
(a) To have a better life.
(b) So Cofer's brother could play baseball.
(c) They were restationed in the Army.
(d) They were running from the country's government.

4. What does Tan realize after becoming a renowned writer in "Mother Tongue"?
(a) That their are varied forms of the English language.
(b) That her mother's English is no less legitimate.
(c) That Tan has the best English grammar.
(d) That her mother is pretty on the inside.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Adlrich recall being obsessed with their hair?

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

3. What does Cofer NOT mention being in Little Puerto Rico?

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

5. Pertaining to "Silent Dancing" from what place does Cofer and her family immigrate?

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