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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. What institution does the speaker visit in "The Punctum"?
(a) The Smithsonian.
(b) The Library of Congress.
(c) The Acquaducts.
(d) The Coliseum.

2. In "The Last Prom Queen in Antarctica," what does the speaker "cut his teeth on"?
(a) Meat.
(b) The "good sin."
(c) Cheese.
(d) Sorrow.

3. In "Dear T," what does the speaker hope to do with writing?
(a) Bring his friend back to life.
(b) Find a better way to love.
(c) Make more money.
(d) Make a difference to students.

4. Who were the victims of the poorly-documented lynchings in "The Punctum"?
(a) Mostly college students.
(b) Mostly Mexican Chinese, and Native American.
(c) Mostly bankers.
(d) Mostly young girls.

5. In "No One Knows the Way to Heaven," what does the speaker think might be temporary?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Time.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Extinction.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Snow Theory," what does the speaker think of when he dog-ears the book?

2. In "Dear Sara," how old is Sara?

3. What does the speaker wear in "Skinny Dipping"?

4. In "Reasons for Staying," mercy is small, but what is smaller?

5. In "American Legend," why does the speaker say he crashed the car?

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