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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Swede's entire community in love with in regard to him?
(a) What he stands for.
(b) His manners.
(c) His athleticism.
(d) His confidence.

2. How long did Swede have an affair with Sheila Salzman?
(a) A year.
(b) Four months.
(c) One month.
(d) Six months.

3. What movie do Lou and Swede discuss in Chapter 8?
(a) Deep Throat.
(b) Crash.
(c) Fargo.
(d) Annie.

4. Against what country did Swede join the marines for a final assault over in the book?
(a) Japan.
(b) Germany.
(c) North Korea.
(d) North Vietnam.

5. What are both Swede and Merry described as being when they are returning from a seaside cottage in Chapter 3?
(a) Sun-drunk.
(b) Distracted.
(c) Refreshed.
(d) Bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator suggest Swede's manner in kissing Merry when returning from the seaside cottage did to her?

2. What does the narrator say Swede's love for would disgust Merry?

3. Swede's healthy self-image changes so that he senses his life is what in Chapter 3?

4. How old is Nathan as he prepares a speech for his high school reunion in the book?

5. Whom does the man that tells Nathan he wrote a paper for him in school say his life was changed by?

(see the answer key)

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