Very Recent History Quiz

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What kind of party is it that John and Jason talk about in Part 2, Section 3, and how is it significant? (from Part 2, Section 3)

Thanksgiving, which is all about gratitude: many of the characters are feeling particularly grateful that they have jobs.

Halloween, which is all about masks and costumes: many of the characters are wearing "masks" of attitude and behavior to hide their real feelings.

Halloween, which is all about candy and children: many of the characters are struggling to decide whether to become parents.

Thanksgiving, which is all about celebrating an important historical event: the characters are all celebrating having left behind their troubled histories.

What is ironic about the store where John's office hosts a party to welcome the new boss? (from Part 2, Section 3)

The merchandise sold there is far more expensive than many of the staff can afford.

The merchandise sold there is cheap and disposable, like the work of John and his friends.

The merchandise sold there is made by a rival company to that for which John works.

The merchandise sold there costs a lot, but is very cheap.

Who is in the living room while Kevin has sex with John in Part 1, Section 2? (from Part 1, Section 2)

Kevin's boyfriend.

Diego.

John's boyfriend.

Chad.

Who is "Patient Zero"? (from Part 1, Section 4)

The male flight attendant reputed to be responsible for the plane crash referred to in the story.

"Patient Zero" is the nickname of a man who had to go to hospital because of a bad reaction to party drugs.

The male flight attendant reputed to be responsible for the spreading of "the virus."

"Patient Zero" is the nickname of a man who liked to pretend to be a medical patient while having sex.

What is the weather like on the day of the firings at John's job, and why is that significant? (from Part 1, Section 4)

It is rainy and stormy, evoking an anger and rage of mood that reflects that of John and his co-workers.

It is sunny and warm, evoking a hope and possibility that reflects that of John and his friends.

It is hot and humid, evoking a sense of being under pressure that reflects that of John and his co-workers.

It is cold and rainy, evoking a darkness of mood that reflects that of John and his co-workers.