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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35 - 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the graduate poetry workshop instructor described by the author in "Writing by Hand"?
(a) Ben Lerner.
(b) Michelle Alexander.
(c) Jena Osman.
(d) Derek Walcott.

2. What does the author say the French word "essai" means in "Blowing it Off"?
(a) To follow.
(b) To speak.
(c) To fail.
(d) To try.

3. Who is the toddler described by the author that puts her hands around his finger in "The Irrepressible: The Gratitudes"?
(a) Zadie.
(b) Emily.
(c) Auri.
(d) Paul.

4. What color is the infinity scarf that is described in "Infinity"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Red.
(d) Ivory.

5. What store does the author describe the woman exiting with her kids in "Lily on the Pants"?
(a) Salvation Army.
(b) Holiday Market.
(c) Wal-Mart.
(d) Target.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Stevie Wonder song does the author describe in the beginning of "To Spread the Sweetness of Love"?

2. Where does the author describe watching the insect in "Praying Mantis"?

3. What character did the bellhop perform a monologue of for the author in "Beast Mode"?

4. Who does the author describe tapping him on the arm in "Tap Tap"?

5. 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"?

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