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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 "Green Glass," how does Fran feel about herself once she meets Tom's ex?
(a) She feels ridiculous for being jealous.
(b) She feels less attractive, by comparison.
(c) She wonders if she is as sensitive as Tom says she is.
(d) She wonders if she really understands her own feelings for Tom.

2. In "Polepole," who are Fiona and Emma?
(a) "The man's" dogs.
(b) "The man's" children.
(c) Children from a nearby slum.
(d) Daisy's sisters.

3. 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) Anger and disgust.
(b) Weariness and suspicion.
(c) Surprise and happiness.
(d) Fear and confusion.

4. In "The Torch," why is the woman unsure who is with her and what is going on?
(a) She has been in an accident.
(b) She has been in a coma for several weeks.
(c) She is very ill and has been sleeping.
(d) She has amnesia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Torch," where does the dying woman announce they will go on the following day?

2. On page 84 of "While It Lasts," what does Mr. Buffy tell Bonnie and George about love?

3. In "While It Lasts," who is hosting the dinner party?

4. In "Occupied," what does the phrase "the 99%" refer to (33)?

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

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