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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two groups of people must pay the price for being irresponsible?
(a) lazy people and cowards
(b) dreamer and cowards
(c) sleepwalkers and dreamers
(d) idealists and cowards

2. What would the narrator like to add to his "hole"?
(a) a phonograph player
(b) four more radio-phonographs
(c) a TV set
(d) a kitchen

3. What is Trueblood's explanation of the rape of his daughter?
(a) He confused his wife with his daughter because they were all in the same bed.
(b) He acted in a dream and didn't know what he was doing.
(c) His daughter dliberately seduced him.
(d) His wife forced him into it.

4. Which of the following represents the narrator's philosophy?
(a) The light reveals all things
(b) The truth is the light and the light is the truth
(c) The light reveals the truth
(d) Truth is destined to come forth

5. How does the vet react when Mr. Norton tries to explain his interest in the college?
(a) The vet praises Mr. Norton.
(b) The vet accuses Mr. Norton of ulterior motives.
(c) The vet mocks Mr. Norton.
(d) The vet accuses Mr. Norton of deception.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Mr. Trueblood done prior to his disgrace?

2. How does the narrator excuse his lack of responsibility?

3. How does the narrator describe the students as they enter the chapel?

4. What does the narrator credit for his "call to action"?

5. What does the moon symbolize?

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