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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 "Green Glass," what does Tom say Fran should do with her feelings?
(a) Get over them.
(b) Talk to a psychiatrist.
(c) Talk to her girlfriends.
(d) Keep them to herself.

2. In "Occupied," what does Ivy see that looks like a statue at first?
(a) A mannequin dressed as Uncle Sam.
(b) An effigy of a Wall Street banker.
(c) A street performer painted in gold body paint.
(d) A man in a Darth Vader helmet.

3. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?
(a) Lifespan.
(b) Voter's rights.
(c) Military service.
(d) Wealth distribution.

4. In "Polepole," what is "Kibera"?
(a) The Swahili word for "hello."
(b) One of "the man's" children.
(c) A large slum.
(d) One of "the man's" servants' children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what is the name of "the man's" household employee?

2. In "Occupied," who is Henry?

3. In "Occupied," what does Ivy feel that she sees in a new and fascinating way when she tries to look from her lover's perspective?

4. In "Occupied," what does Ivy feel when she thinks about walking with her son?

5. In "Polepole," who are Fiona and Emma?

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