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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of experiment does Dr. Hilarius want Oedipa to take part in?
(a) An experiment in which birth control drugs are given to housewives.
(b) An experiment in which hallucinogenic drugs are given to housewives.
(c) An experiment in which vitamins are given to housewives.
(d) An experiment in which hallucinogenic drugs are given to monkeys.

2. In a letter from a legal firm, what does Pierce Inverarity request Oedipa do for him?
(a) Inherit his estate.
(b) Be executor of his estate.
(c) Be godmother to his children.
(d) Be sole proprietor for his business.

3. Pierce Inverarity was a _____________?
(a) Used car salesman.
(b) Cattle rancher.
(c) Radio station disc jockey.
(d) Real estate mogul.

4. Who or what in particular does Oedipa compare herself to?
(a) A modern Cinderella.
(b) A Monet painting.
(c) A modern Rapunzel.
(d) A modern fairytale.

5. On a long ago trip with Pierce Inverarity, where did Oedipa see an exhibition of paintings by Remedios Varo ?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Acapulco.
(c) Mazatlan.
(d) Mexico City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Oedipa noticed about her life before she embarks on her journey?

2. What does Mucho advise Oedipa to do after she shows him the letter regarding Pierce Inverarity?

3. What is the name of the town where Oedipa and Mucho live?

4. What is the name of Dr. Hilarius' s face number 37, which is the face children often use for taunting?

5. As the novel begins, Mrs. Oedipa Maas arrives home from where?

(see the answer key)

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