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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Reasons for Staying - Almost Human, Pages 75 - 95).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Snow Theory," what does the speaker think of when he dog-ears the book?
(a) Masturbation.
(b) His mother.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Horror movies.

2. What does the fall actually do to the speaker in "Skinny Dipping"?
(a) Makes him honest.
(b) Makes him sad.
(c) Makes him real.
(d) Makes him respected.

3. In "Rise and Shine," what does the speaker cook for his mother?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Burgers.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Pasta.

4. What does the speaker do at 2 a.m. in "You Guys"?
(a) Eat.
(b) Go drinking.
(c) Brush his teeth.
(d) Sing.

5. In "Künstlerroman," what is one tragic scene the speaker revisits?
(a) A fire in his old apartment.
(b) A lynching.
(c) A car accident.
(d) His son's funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Beautiful Short Loser," where does the speaker leave some blood?

2. In "American Legend," where does the speaker go after the crash?

3. In "Rise and Shine," what does the speaker compare his mother's face to?

4. In "Dear Sara," what are none of us children long enough to do?

5. In "Dear Peter," what book does the speaker find in the reading room?

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