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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 "Occupied," what is Ivy's profession?
(a) Fiction writer.
(b) Magazine editor.
(c) Visual artist.
(d) Museum curator.

2. 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) Anger and disgust.
(c) Fear and confusion.
(d) Surprise and happiness.

3. In "While It Lasts," what does George compliment Isabel on?
(a) Her wit.
(b) Her legs.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Her smile.

4. In "Café Mort," who comes in with the electrocuted woman?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) Her nurse.
(d) Her husband.

5. In "Green Glass," what is the name of the groom at the wedding?
(a) Biggie.
(b) Bubs.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Buster.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?

2. In "Café Mort," what is true of all of the employees?

3. In "Café Mort," what do the regular patrons talk about constantly?

4. On page 36 of "Occupied," which character is said to have "no intention at all"?

5. In "Occupied," what is implied in Minot's description of the man who "did not look American" (35)?

(see the answer key)

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