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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 "The Torch," where did the husband first see the woman who would become his wife?
(a) In church.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) At school.
(d) The beach.

2. On page 31 of "Occupied," what event is alluded to in the sentence, "If you'd been in New York, you had your story"?
(a) The 2011 Occupy Wall Street protest.
(b) The 2001 World Trade Center bombing.
(c) The 2017 Women's March.
(d) The 2008 Times Square bombing.

3. In "While It Lasts," what has Bonnie found a "newfound satisfaction" in (81)?
(a) Taking care of the details of George's life for him.
(b) Doing things George's way.
(c) Clearing her plans with George.
(d) Being a part of a large family.

4. In "Occupied," why does Ivy need to be home by 5:30?
(a) She has a client coming over.
(b) She has dinner plans with her friends.
(c) Her ex-husband is coming to pick up their child.
(d) Her babysitter needs to leave then.

5. In "Polepole," what tribal people does the gate guard belong to?
(a) Maasai.
(b) Embu.
(c) Ogaden.
(d) Kikuyu.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In "Why I Don't Write," what claim is made about the impact of having children on female writers?

3. In "While It Lasts," what does George do for a living?

4. In "Green Glass," what is Tom's response to Fran's questions about what he was like when he was with his ex?

5. In "Why I Don't Write," what is a logical antecedent for "one" in the sentence "He got another one, prettier, younger" (72)?

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