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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dirk insists on talking about Richard's sofa with him because he firmly believes that:
(a) The sofa is an alien in disguise.
(b) Someone has hidden a message inside the sofa.
(c) All conversations lead to answers.
(d) All things are fundamentally interconnected.

2. When Richard talks with Reg in Chapter 8, he indicates that he's in a relationship with whom?
(a) Kate Anselm.
(b) Kubla Kahn.
(c) Padma Singh.
(d) Susan Way.

3. What kind of car does Gordon Way drive?
(a) Jaguar.
(b) Porsche.
(c) Mercedes.
(d) Rolls-Royce.

4. When the little girl at the dinner party in Chapter 4 grows restless and kicks the table, what does her father do?
(a) Scolds her.
(b) Laughs loudly.
(c) Pretends not to notice.
(d) Orders ice cream for her.

5. While Richard tries to explain to Susan who his friend Dirk Gently is, who arrives?
(a) Dirk.
(b) Michael.
(c) Sergeant Gilks.
(d) Reg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had told Richard about L'Esprit d'Escalier?

2. When Richard calls L'Esprit d'Escalier, what does he find out?

3. The author opens Chapter 7 indicating that Gordon Way is not aware that this day is to be what?

4. What is the point of the blue squiggles Dirk writes on a piece of paper?

5. After college and after several failed jobs, Richard MacDuff has achieved great success in what field?

(see the answer key)

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