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Dhalgren | Quiz

Samuel R. Delany
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Dhalgren | Quiz

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1)

Who is the only person in Bellona who seems to read outside news? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 281-321)

Frank.
Tak.
Newboy.
George Harrison.
2)

Who is shot at the bank during a sniper shooting? (from Chapter VII, pgs. 751-801)

Lanya.
Paul Fenster.
Tak.
Newboy.
3)

Interestingly, who do many people think of as the only law enforcement in town? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 322-384)

The scorpions.
The black gangs.
There is none.
Tak.
4)

Has Kidd actually ever seriously thought about publishing his poems? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 281-321)

Yes, but under a different name.
Yes, he has been trying to sell his ideas for a while.
No, because he does not think anyone would like them.
No, they are just his way to express himself.
5)

How long has it been since Lanya has seen Kidd? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 322-384)

3 days.
10 days.
5 days.
7 days.
6)

Where does Kidd go to look for Lanya? (from Chapter V, pgs. 414-503)

The store.
The bar.
The bus depot.
The abandoned car lot.
7)

What does Kidd think his life in Bellona has been like? (from Chapter VII, pgs. 751-801)

A wonderful experience.
A great vacation.
A fun time for young people.
A book full of mysteries that will be revealed at the end.
8)

As riots break out, what dangerous weapons are being fired? (from Chapter VII, pgs. 751-801)

Bombs.
Car engines backfiring.
Guns.
Gas bombs.
9)

How does Kidd feel about Lanya's refusal? (from Chapter V, pgs. 385-443)

Confused.
Distracted.
Tired of games.
Rejected.
10)

Does Kidd think he has any reason for getting on the bus that pulls up near the bar? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 322-384)

No, he would rather stay at the bar.
Yes, to go see Madame Brown.
No, he wanders onto the bus.
Yes he wants to leave Bellona.
11)

What does Kidd begin to think? (from Chapter VI, pgs. 594-651)

Frank has stolen his notebook.
He should try to practice writing everyday.
Frank is messing with him.
He has stolen the poems from Frank.
12)

At the end of this section, what does Denny finally decide to do? (from Chapter V, pgs. 414-503)

Take Kidd to see Lanya.
Seek out a more exclusive relationship with Kidd.
Break up with Kidd and Lanya.
Seek out a more exclusive relationship with Lanya.
13)

What does Kidd begin to think about his writing and poetry? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 322-384)

He wants to get better.
That he will stop writing altogether.
They are the best poems ever.
He will ask Newboy for guidance.
14)

How have the characters been unable to grow themselves throughout the book? (from Chapter VII,. Pgs. 651-701)

The characters have settled into their lives.
There is something in Bellona which keeps people from aging.
They all want to stay in Bellona which offers no growth.
They are all experiencing memory loss.
15)

In the public bathroom, who does Kidd find? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 281-321)

Eddy hiding from his parents.
Bunny, a small animal.
Lanya angry with him.
Pepper, a sick scorpion.
16)

Why has Kidd decided to join the scorpions? (from Chapter VI, pg. 551-594)

They make life easier for Kidd.
He is bored.
To infiltrate the group.
To spite Lanya.
17)

What dominates a lot of the scorpions conversation? (from Chapter VII,. Pgs. 651-701)

Sex.
Music.
Drugs.
Robbing.
18)

Why do the scorpions have to move? (from Chapter VI, pgs. 503-551)

They get kicked out of the house.
They want a bigger house.
Their entire block burns down.
They no longer like their house.
19)

What does Kamp think it is time for him to do? (from Chapter VII, pgs. 702-751)

Ask Lanya to marry him.
Leave Bellona.
Buy a house in Bellona.
Write his next book.
20)

What does Madame Brown think Kidd must do to get further help for his condition? (from Chapter VII, pgs. 751-801)

Go find his mother to get answers.
Leave Bellona because there are no hospitals.
He needs medication.
Go and see Mason, one of the other therapists.
21)

At the beginning of the chapter, what does Kidd want to do? (from Chapter V, pgs. 385-443)

Possibly leave Bellona.
Hurt other people because they can't help him.
Kill himself.
Understand his memory lapses.
22)

What do Tak and Kidd go looking to find for Lanya? (from Chapter VI, pg. 551-594)

Materials from which she can make a dress.
A nice car.
Some bedding for her bedroom.
A new hat.
23)

What new chaotic event has taken Bellona under siege? (from Chapter V, pgs. 414-503)

Another girl has been raped.
A gang has taken Kidd hostage.
A sniper shooting.
Another fire.
24)

What has Kidd done to fit in with the scorpions? (from Chapter VI, pg. 551-594)

Stolen from Lanya for them.
Killed for them.
Adopted their lifestyle.
Raped women to show he is worthy of their group.
25)

How does the cut happen? (from Chapter IV, pgs. 281-321)

With John's orchid.
She falls and cuts her leg while running from Tak.
She is stabbed by Frank.
Eddy scrapes her leg with a knife.
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