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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Unspoiled Monsters, pp. 45-73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the famous photographer Jones meets at Boatwright's parties?
(a) William Sloane.
(b) Cecil Beaton.
(c) Annie Leibowitz.
(d) Ansel Adams.

2. Who is the protagonist/narrator of the book?
(a) P.B. Jones.
(b) D.A. Meadows.
(c) C.A. Hall.
(d) T.D. Matlow.

3. Why does Fouts send Jones a first class ticket to Paris?
(a) He wanted his advice.
(b) He wanted him to attend his premiere.
(c) He missed him.
(d) He was attracted to Jones' stories.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What work did Capote intend to mimic?

2. How can Capote's private persona be generally described?

3. What is Natalie Barney's notoriety?

4. What does Jones refer to himself as?

5. On what holiday did Jones' marriage break up?

(see the answer key)

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