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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Home by Jayne Anne Phillips.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story Girl, on what day does the speaker tell the girl to wash clothes?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Monday.

2. In Home, what record does the narrator buy for her mother to enjoy?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Phantom of the Opera.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) The Sound of Music.

3. In A Romantic Weekend, what does the woman want to talk about after dinner?
(a) Sado-masochism.
(b) Her favorite books.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her first marriage.

4. In the story Girl, why does the speaker say not to pick other people's flowers?
(a) You might catch something.
(b) You might be seen.
(c) You might get stung by a bee.
(d) You might get in trouble with the police.

5. Where does the narrator of the story Home go on Saturdays?
(a) The public library in the next town.
(b) The Veterans of Foreign Wars rummage sales.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the couple decide to do after their first night together on their romantic weekend?

2. In Home, why does Daniel not want the narrator to see his back?

3. What instructions does the speaker give in The Girl about eating?

4. What advise does the speaker in Girl give about bread?

5. In the story A Romantic Weekend, where does the couple go for dinner on their weekend?

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