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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Jeff.
(b) Norman.
(c) Charles.
(d) Paul.

3. What body of water do Liza and the author reach just before the author says he has decided to opt for local anesthesia?
(a) A lake.
(b) A bay.
(c) A river.
(d) An ocean.

4. During the author's final walk with Liza before he must call the doctor to choose a form of sedation, the heat is described in what way?
(a) Summery.
(b) Thick.
(c) Cloying.
(d) Wintry.

5. When the unnamed narrator returns to hear the rest of Noor's story, how many minutes must he wait while everyone else stops listening?
(a) 30.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. The distinguished female author and the unnamed narrator both order what dish?

2. How many years before narrative present did Noor's father die of a heart attack?

3. Liza laughingly compares the author to which historical figure once he announces that he will opt for local anesthesia?

4. The unnamed narrator states in Part Four that he must have absolute quiet to engage in which activity?

5. During the unnamed narrator's residency, he must have what objects mailed to his temporary address in Texas?

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