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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Meeting Elise” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nam find his father has done to his story by the river?
(a) Thrown it in the river.
(b) Burned it.
(c) Read it.
(d) Sold it.

2. What was Henry’s occupation?
(a) Filmmaker.
(b) Figure painter.
(c) Composer.
(d) Photographer.

3. Who is describing the beaches of Cartagena at the start of the story?
(a) Claudia.
(b) Pedro.
(c) Luis.
(d) Juan.

4. What is one of the things Nam tries to hide from his father when he first arrives at his apartment?
(a) His money.
(b) His computer.
(c) His writing.
(d) A bottle of Johnnie Walker.

5. How long has it been since Henry has seen Elise?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Nam’s father see get executed by an American soldier when he was young?

2. Which member of the group urges the narrator to help them with the with their “business on behalf of Luis” (30)?

3. Who does Henry go to see before his lunch with Elise?

4. Where is Nam attending his writer’s workshop?

5. What name does Henry use for Elise’s fiancé when discussing him with Jacob Apelman?

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