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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 14 (through page 405).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Basie finds dialogue between Kane and Thomas about justice familiar, and Oscar says it is from what?
(a) Plato's Republic.
(b) Thomas Jefferson's autobiography.
(c) Shakespeare's Othello.
(d) Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

2. Basie says a newspaper report has raised hopes in Oscar's case, provided what?
(a) Oscar can find Kiester's rejection letter.
(b) Oscar files suit.
(c) Oscar pays him a large sum before the hearings begin.
(d) Oscar trusts him.

3. When does Jonathan Livingston change his name to Constantine Kiester?
(a) After acting on Broadway.
(b) After grad school.
(c) After running for mayor.
(d) After moving to Hollywood.

4. What does Christina do when she finds Oscar engrossed in a nature program?
(a) She turns off the television.
(b) She criticizes his odd tastes.
(c) She asks him what he is watching.
(d) She sits down to enjoy the show as well.

5. Who is the "Murderer" being burnt in effigy?
(a) Father.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Mother.
(d) Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What calls Oscar's play's first act superfluous, the last act untargeted, and the whole play void of purpose?

2. In the 1930s, the yellow press ran stories about Grandfather doing what?

3. What does Christina say should have been an early sign Oscar would never please Father?

4. How does Oscar feel about Father having no time to read his play?

5. What does Christina say when Oscar says he needs a secretary?

(see the answer key)

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