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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of how many square feet is the author's third floor apartment composed?
(a) 1,200.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 600.
(d) 800.

2. At what point in the party does the unnamed narrator decide not to use what he believes is cocaine?
(a) After he has decided to go swimming.
(b) After he has gone swimming.
(c) After he has had a few drinks.
(d) After he has already done a line.

3. During the unnamed narrator's residency, he must have what objects mailed to his temporary address in Texas?
(a) Medications.
(b) Literary contracts.
(c) His agent's notes.
(d) Tax forms.

4. At the end of Part Four, the unnamed narrator finally figures out that the man who had greeted him at the bookstore has what name?
(a) Paul.
(b) Charles.
(c) Norman.
(d) Jeff.

5. The author states that in what month, his walks with Liza are dominated by conversation about methods of sedation?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) April.
(d) September.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what field does Alena's friend Peter work?

2. Alena recently acquired a great deal of what type of art?

3. What is the name of the old man who does so much cocaine at the party that it worries the unnamed narrator?

4. What action does the intern take at the party without seeming to realize he is doing it?

5. Which element of the physical world never gives the unnamed narrator a "little thrill" (107)?

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