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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mike demand regarding payment for the novel?
(a) He doesn't make any special demands.
(b) Double the advance amount.
(c) A surcharge on the advance.
(d) Double the contract amount.

2. What does Mike notice when he goes into the bathroom to take a shower after his wild night of hallucinations?
(a) The tub is filled with water.
(b) There is writing on the mirror.
(c) The window is wide open.
(d) The commode is missing.

3. Whom does Mike see walking down the middle of the road when he drives into town for lunch?
(a) A toddler.
(b) Charlie.
(c) An old woman.
(d) Two lovers.

4. What is Harold's profession?
(a) News reporter.
(b) Stockbroker.
(c) Sculptor.
(d) Literary agent.

5. What bad news does Mattie have when Mike calls her?
(a) Her car broke down.
(b) She has been fired from her job.
(c) Kyra has the chicken pox.
(d) She broke her leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mike when Mattie tells him the name of her daughter?

2. What has Mike been unable to do since Johanna's death?

3. As Mike takes an after dinner walk, he is overcome by a perception of _____________________.

4. Why does Mattie call Mike in the morning?

5. What is Mattie's marital status?

(see the answer key)

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