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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author quote Mr. Glendenning in Chapter 9?
(a) As an authority figure.
(b) As a fellow writer.
(c) As a liar.
(d) As a fan.

2. What name does the author give himself in Chapter 9?
(a) David Foster.
(b) Foster Wallace.
(c) David Foster Wallace.
(d) David Wallace.

3. Why is David's father in a rush to leave Libertyville in Chapter 22?
(a) He wants to avoid David's mother.
(b) He isn't in a rush to catch the train.
(c) He doesn't want to miss the train.
(d) He is nervous about being away from home.

4. Where does the narrator say Blumquist died?
(a) At his desk.
(b) In the middle of an examination.
(c) In a car.
(d) At home.

5. What title does Lane Dean Jr. have in Chapter 16?
(a) Investigator.
(b) Examiner.
(c) Chief.
(d) Agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year do David's parents divorce?

2. In Chapter 22, what does David say was his drug of choice when he was younger?

3. In the beginning Chapter 6, how old is Dean?

4. In Chapter 26, which is the oldest phantom?

5. What textual feature does Chapter 9 have that is missing from the other chapters?

(see the answer key)

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