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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Occupied" and "Green Glass".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does "the man" tell Daisy about getting his work for Bragg done?
(a) He will get it done as soon as Daisy leaves.
(b) He is not in a hurry and expects to be late with it.
(c) Bragg's expectations are unrealistic.
(d) He does not have any work to get done at the moment.

2. On page 38 of "Occupied," which phrase describes how Ivy feels when she plays with her son?
(a) "Unguarded and trusting."
(b) "A robotic performer."
(c) "White with light."
(d) "Ironically unengaged."

3. On page 60 of "Green Glass," what is Tom's assessment of the lawyer that Fran used to date?
(a) "Guy's about as smart as Heidi."
(b) "He's no threat to me."
(c) "Can't see why you broke up. You're perfect for each other."
(d) "He's a complete slimeball."

4. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
(a) Be happy.
(b) I do not know you.
(c) Liar.
(d) Take it slow.

5. In "Polepole," what do the details of "the man's" home tell the reader about him?
(a) He does not care about his surroundings.
(b) He is not really committed to staying in Kenya.
(c) He lives in comparative comfort.
(d) He is more sensitive than he seems to be at first.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what field do Bragg and "the man" work in?

2. In "Polepole," after "the man" punishes the older boy, how does the boy react?

3. In "Polepole," what detail about "the man's" life does he claim he thought that Bragg would already have told Daisy?

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

5. In "Polepole," what is the name of the restaurant where Daisy, Bragg, and "the man" have dinner?

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