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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The distinguished female author and the unnamed narrator both order what dish?
(a) Scallops.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Foie gras.
(d) Filet mignon.

2. Which museum do the unnamed narrator and Alex often visit together on weekday afternoons?
(a) MOMA.
(b) The Metropolitan Museum.
(c) The Guggenheim.
(d) The Smithsonian.

3. How many active members belong to the food co-op where the unnamed narrator meets Noor?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 15,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 10,000.

4. For what purpose does the unnamed narrator choose the particular book he brings along on the residency?
(a) For a teaching assignment.
(b) To get it signed.
(c) To use it as a model for his own book.
(d) To remind him why he loves writing.

5. The reader is reminded that the unnamed narrator had planned to use the name Josh in his novel to represent which of his real acquaintances?
(a) Jon.
(b) Alex.
(c) David.
(d) Dr. Andrews.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what type of restaurant did Noor's mother take her to tell her the identity of her biological father?

2. At what point in the party does the unnamed narrator decide not to use what he believes is cocaine?

3. What food from the fancy dinner in Chelsea does the narrator refer to again and again?

4. Liza is described by the author as having a tendency to "begin an activity" (62) by taking what action?

5. Who pays the whole bill for everyone's dinner at Cochineal in Part Four?

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