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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Why I Don't Write" and "While It Lasts".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Throughout "Why I Don't Write," variations of what question are asked several times?
(a) "Can I just see that one more time?"
(b) "Is this as unbelievable as I think it is?"
(c) "How many children do you have?"
(d) "When will the magazines arrive?"

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

4. Where does "Polepole" take place?
(a) Botswana.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Kenya.

5. In "Occupied," what "theme" does Ivy notice among the various protest signs (39)?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Energy.
(c) Hope.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what tribal people does the gate guard belong to?

2. In "Green Glass," what is implied by Tom's assertion that his breakup with his ex was a mutual decision?

3. In "Polepole," what do the details of "the man's" home tell the reader about him?

4. On page 60 of "Green Glass," what is Tom's assessment of the lawyer that Fran used to date?

5. In "While It Lasts," what does Bonnie find so compelling about George?

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