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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 53 - 57 | Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 58 - 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Jack, what has little place in a civilized world?
(a) Judgement and arrogance.
(b) Impatience and rudeness.
(c) Peace and calm.
(d) Enlightenment of solitude.

2. What college does Jack attend for a little while?
(a) Stamford.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Brown.

3. What does Jack do whenever something sad happens to him?
(a) Writes about it.
(b) Drinks tequila.
(c) Yells ot the heavens.
(d) Takes 'depression walks'.

4. Why is Jack so void of emotion as he leaves his summer home?
(a) He hated it there.
(b) He has learned all he could.
(c) He does not believe in remorse.
(d) He misses his friends too much.

5. What does Jack do on Sunday mornings while he is working in Washington?
(a) Listens to the radio.
(b) Meets up with Lulu.
(c) Writes to his mother.
(d) Meditates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack think he is doomed to as far as love is concerned?

2. To Jack, the forest service is a metaphor of what?

3. Which of the following is NOT a mountain that Jack enjoys looking at and pondering?

4. What does Jack plan to bring to Simon's house when he finally leaves Washington?

5. What about the Seattle Times makes Jack sick after returning from the woods?

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