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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "Café Mort" and "Boston Common at Twilight".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In "Green Glass," what is implied by Tom's assertion that his breakup with his ex was a mutual decision?
(a) He is still in love with his ex.
(b) His ego is wounded by the fact that she left him.
(c) He is unsure about his future with Fran.
(d) He does not want Fran to know why his ex left him.
2. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is the rhetorical purpose of mentioning the rip in Ned's parka?
(a) It reveals the family's poverty.
(b) It reinforces how young he is.
(c) It introduces Ned's capacity for violence.
(d) It demonstrates that he is careless.
3. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?
(a) Wealth distribution.
(b) Voter's rights.
(c) Lifespan.
(d) Military service.
4. On page 75 of "Why I Don't Write," the exclamation point in "Passing a man who holds your gaze!" is likely meant to convey what emotions?
(a) Weariness and suspicion.
(b) Fear and confusion.
(c) Surprise and happiness.
(d) Anger and disgust.
5. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's last name?
(a) Phillips.
(b) Stanwyck.
(c) Winchester.
(d) Jordan.
Short Answer Questions
1. On page 107 of "Boston Common at Twilight," what causes Ned to sudden feel "that something uncertain was going to happen and he would be blamed for whatever it was"?
2. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's response to Fran's questions about what he was like when he was with his ex?
3. In "Occupied," what cause did Ivy knock on doors for when she was younger?
4. In "Occupied," what are the boxes of books being used for?
5. In "Why I Don't Write," what city is the narrator invited to visit?
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