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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Gary start sending Stan photographs? (from "The Party" - "The Camera")

This is a practical joke that Gary plays on all friends.

Gary believes Stan will publish the photographs.

Gary wants Maria to see the photographs.

Gary wants Stan’s attention.

2.

Why does Maria worry about another argument occurring? (from "The Meeting" - "The Song")

Maria thinks the guests are being rude.

Maria thinks the party is getting too loud for the neighbors.

Maria thinks she and Stan might get into another argument.

Maria does not want anything to get out of hand at the party.

3.

Why does the woman leave sandwiches for Pigeon and Ronnie? (from "The Pigeon")

The woman wants Pigeon and Ronnie to do extra work.

The woman thinks she will get a discount on the work.

The woman had leftover sandwiches from a work function.

The woman is trying to be nice.

4.

Why does David walk around the flat in the nude? (from "The Story" - "The Flat")

David is a nudist.

David is an exhibitionist.

David is reading a book about nudism.

David feels comfortable.

5.

Why does Harry wonder if the world is “drown[ing] in mice” (223)? (from "The Meeting" - "The Song")

Harry wants to eradicate mice.

Harry wonders how much of the world is overwhelmed by things they cannot control.

Harry does not know if he is dreaming or experiencing reality.

Harry is thinking about selling his pub and moving to another country.

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