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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 93 - 135).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe her cousins in the story "I Am Asleep but My Heart Is Awake"?
(a) As suspicious people.
(b) As hard, unsparing people.
(c) As indifferent people.
(d) As friendly, open people.

2. What does the narrator spend hours after school doing in "Switzerland"?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Wandering around Geneva.
(c) Going to cheerleading practice.
(d) Running track.

3. What does the narrator of "Future Emergencies" say about her partner's sense of humor?
(a) It is revolting.
(b) It is just like her own sense of humor.
(c) It is unusual.
(d) It is non-existant.

4. Where had Marie lived right before coming to Switzerland?
(a) Bangkok.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Beijing.

5. What major life event happens in Brodman's family while he is in a coma?
(a) His first grandchild is born.
(b) His son gets married.
(c) His wife decides to leave him.
(d) His mother dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator's closest friend during the early part of the story "Seeing Ershadi"?

2. What medication does the narrator take to soothe her sore ankle?

3. What does the narrator's partner buy in preparation for the emergency in "Future Emergencies"?

4. Who are Noa's parents?

5. Who tells the narrator that she has also had a strange experience with Ershadi?

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