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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Morris leave the room to get before Philip tells his story?
(a) His sweater.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A notepad.
(d) A glass of water.

2. Who wrote the book Thelma Ringbaum is reading on the plane?
(a) Philip Swallow.
(b) Ronald Frobisher.
(c) Arthur Kingfisher.
(d) Morris Zapp.

3. What evidence does Hilary Swallow have of her husband's cheating?
(a) Love letters.
(b) An examination booklet.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A recorded phone call.

4. What does Philip Swallow have thrown at him at the medieval banquet?
(a) Chocolate coins.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Dinner rolls.
(d) Flowers.

5. What is Fulvia reading on the plane to Milan?
(a) A collection of essays.
(b) A literary journal.
(c) A fashion magazine.
(d) Philip Swallow's book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these people does Persse not meet on the top floor of the residence hall?

2. What is the title of Morris Zapp's new book?

3. What is the epilogue to Philip's story?

4. What name did Angelica use while stripping in Soho?

5. What country did Philip visit on his first lecture tour?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ronald Frobisher's opinion on literary prizes?

2. How is Rodney Wainwright attempting to move past his writer's block?

3. Who is Arthur Kingfisher?

4. How did Persse get his current job in Limerick?

5. Why does Ronald Frobisher hold such a grudge against Rudyard Parkinson?

6. What are Morris Zapp's reasons for jogging?

7. What does Morris Zapp see as the beauty of academic life?

8. What joke does Angelica play on both Robin Dempsey and Persse?

9. What is Miss Sybil Maiden's overarching theory about literature?

10. What are Rudyard Parkinson's passions?

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