The Crying of Lot 49 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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The Crying of Lot 49 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Oedipa questions him about the play, Driblette launches into a diatribe against the obsession with texts, saying people are like __________ making a literal interpretation of the Bible.
(a) Preachers.
(b) Puritans.
(c) Priests.
(d) Scientists.

2. As Oedipa parks her car at the Echo Courts, what idea does she remember?
(a) Her last words to Inverarity whirling around her.
(b) Words to a song she can't remember.
(c) Her last words to Mucho before she left.
(d) A slow whirlwind and words she couldn't hear.

3. After receiving Inverarity's letter, which of the following does Oedipa NOT do for the afternoon?
(a) Mix cocktails.
(b) Call friends.
(c) Work in her garden.
(d) Read book reviews.

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

5. What does Oedipa tell Dr. Hilarius that she doesn't trust?
(a) Pills nor psycho babble.
(b) Mucho.
(c) Pills nor the doctor.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what in particular does Oedipa compare herself to?

2. What is Metzger's current occupation?

3. What comments does Metzger make to Oedipa after every commercial on the TV as they watch his movie in the motel room?

4. Who is Randolph Driblette?

5. What happens at the climax of Oedipa and Metzger's intimate relations?

(see the answer key)

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