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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Talking to Myself and Feeling Old (Marielle, 2013) (82 - 161) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Naomi says: "I'm literally going to push you down these stairs," (15) that is an example of which literary device?
(a) Personification.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Hyperbole.

2. In "We've Only Just Begun," what do they tell Craig to take off?
(a) His shirt.
(b) His socks.
(c) His blazer.
(d) His vest.

3. When Naomi says: "I'm not in the mood for your snark," (108) what is that an example of?
(a) Colloquialism.
(b) Simile.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Anachronism.

4. Alec believed the Harmonic Convergence does what?
(a) Is a chance to be reborn.
(b) Represents the end of the modern world.
(c) Is a reason to stay alive until it is over.
(d) Shifts energy from warlike to peaceful.

5. When does Max divorce Marielle?
(a) After she catches him in an affair.
(b) Right after she gives birth.
(c) When Mia turns 17.
(d) Three years after their wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan wear to hide his weight loss?

2. What do the Jordans joke that all the fishermen are named?

3. Who are in charge of flowers in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

4. How much is spent on the flowers in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

5. Why does Marielle not invite her friends to her wedding?

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