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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. What runs rampant in Jones' building?
(a) Drug abuse.
(b) Unattended children.
(c) Loud music.
(d) Sexual promiscuity.

2. Who was Capote's longtime companion?
(a) Jack Dunphy.
(b) James Hall.
(c) Johnnie Watson.
(d) Johnson Davis.

3. Which famous French novelist does Jones meet in Paris?
(a) Colette.
(b) Annie Ernaux.
(c) Marcel Proust.
(d) Antoine de Saint Exupery.

4. Why does Jones say it would be pointless to climb out the window?
(a) The building is jammed up next to another one.
(b) The window is sealed shut.
(c) There is no fire escape.
(d) There is a rooftop just below.

5. How can Capote's public persona be generally described?
(a) Shy around others.
(b) Unable to speak in public.
(c) Passive.
(d) Extremely opinionated.

Short Answer Questions

1. P.B. Jones comments that he may move to the _______________ floor of his building.

2. What is Fox's second theory about what happened to the rest of this book?

3. What does Boatwright tell Jones about Jones' stories?

4. Why does Jones say it was too late for him to move to the country?

5. What does Jones imply that he is considering?

(see the answer key)

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