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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Kate McCloud, p. 99 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is most probably the narrator of the book?
(a) Truman Capote.
(b) William Faulkner.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

2. Why does Jones quickly leave the apartment of the man in #83?
(a) He gets an urgent phone call from a friend.
(b) He has another appointment.
(c) He thinks he wants to put out his cigar on his body.
(d) His work hours are over.

3. Why did Jones engage in homosexual experiences at an early age?
(a) To shock people.
(b) On a dare.
(c) For adventure.
(d) For payment.

4. Jones reveals that he is working on a novel entitled __________________.
(a) Travels with Charley.
(b) Answered Prayers.
(c) For Whom the Bell Tolls.
(d) Light in August.

5. Jones says his book is about ________________.
(a) evil.
(b) truth as illusion.
(c) man vs. nature.
(d) the quest for love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for this section of the book?

2. How does Aces Nelson make his living?

3. Why does Aces decide to introduce Jones to Kate?

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

5. Who hosted a party in honor of the actor in #111?

(see the answer key)

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