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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Unspoiled Monsters, pp. 12 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is P.B. Jones?
(a) A bartender.
(b) An editor.
(c) A florist.
(d) The narrator.

2. Jones says his portrait on his book jacket portrays him as ________________.
(a) evil.
(b) disturbed.
(c) innocent.
(d) inquisitive.

3. For which of the following is Truman Capote NOT known?
(a) Home remodeling projects.
(b) Eccentric behavior.
(c) Bisexuality.
(d) Highly visible social life.

4. What happened to Capote when real people recognized themselves in this book?
(a) They gave the book as Christmas gifts.
(b) They celebrated the book.
(c) They wanted royalties.
(d) They rejected Capote.

5. What advice does the person in #68 give to Jones?
(a) Never listen to critics.
(b) Get up early every day to start writing.
(c) Always respect the ambitious child within.
(d) Write every day regardless of what else is happening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jones imply that he is considering?

2. Where does Jones first meet Denham Fouts?

3. Who is the famous photographer Jones meets at Boatwright's parties?

4. Who is most probably the narrator of the book?

5. How does the editor refer to the narrator of the book?

(see the answer key)

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