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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52 - 68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose quote does the author describe inside the elevator doors at the Embassy Suites in "Some Stupid Shit"?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Zadie Smith.
(c) Derek Walcott.
(d) C.D. Wright.

2. What kind of wine does the author claim to be his favorite in "Kombucha in a Mid-century Glass"?
(a) Cabernet sauvignon.
(b) Muscadine wine.
(c) Orange blossom wine.
(d) Champagne.

3. What is the name of the West Indian joint with the best roti the author says he has ever had in "Umbrella in the Cafe"?
(a) Anna's.
(b) Rosa's.
(c) Rico's.
(d) Nicole's.

4. When is the essay "My Life, My Life, My Life, My Life in the Sunshine" dated?
(a) May 12.
(b) September 30.
(c) March 20.
(d) May 9.

5. What is the flower colored mostly that the author describes in "Flower in the Curb"?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Pink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song is described in "Toto" as "a landmark in the genre of kinda racist but" (144)?

2. On what street in Chinatown does the author describe seeing two people sharing a bag in "Sharing a Bag"?

3. What was the author's father's de facto Philadelphia station, according to his narrative in "Love Me in a Special Way"?

4. What college did the author's father fail out of, according to his narrative in "My Birthday, Kinda"?

5. What is the author's favorite bird, described in "Stacking Delights"?

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