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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen (Jordy, 2023) (326 - 373) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "We've Only Just Begun," what does Jordan gift Jordy?
(a) An Ouija board.
(b) A bent magic wand.
(c) A velvet waistcoat.
(d) A handwritten letter.

2. How does Craig claim to choose his paintings in "There's a Wonder in Most Everything I See"?
(a) "I choose them at random."
(b) "They choose me."
(c) "I lead with my heart and soul."
(d) "I do careful research and analysis."

3. What does Marielle correct in Jordan's speech?
(a) Her place of birth.
(b) Her hair color.
(c) Her age.
(d) Her least favorite memory.

4. What does the narrator list as an example of an empty promise in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?
(a) "I am starting this diet today."
(b) "I am going to sign up for the race next year."
(c) "lets get ice cream."
(d) "I am going to win next time."

5. Who triggers the pact on Craig's behalf?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Jordy.
(d) Marielle.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jordy is described as "jumping in place like a kid with a pogo stick" (342) that is an example of what?

2. When Jordan says: "Guys, knock it off," (34) that is an example of which literary device?

3. What is the name of Naomi's skydiving instructor?

4. What does Jordan let Marielle do to him on the beach in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?

5. Who drives the van to Jordy's race?

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