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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What obligation looms over Paul as he tries to figure out his life?
(a) His novel.
(b) Taking care of Bobby.
(c) Keeping his parents happy.
(d) The draft into war.

2. What does Paul learn about love?
(a) It is not as romantic as he thought.
(b) It is harder than he realized.
(c) It is anti-climatic.
(d) It is everything he thought it would be.

3. Who does Paul compare himself to as he teaches English?
(a) Clyde from "An American Tragedy."
(b) Samsa from "Metamorphosis."
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Holden Caulfield.

4. What goal is Paul determined to do while in Europe?
(a) Finish his thesis ahead of time.
(b) Get laid.
(c) See all the famous arts he has studied in Art History.
(d) Meet poets and writers.

5. What is most different about Paul after his one night stand with the Navy man?
(a) He is shyer than ever before.
(b) He will only talk to women.
(c) He can talk to anyone.
(d) He walks with his head up higher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose eerie room does Paul observe by accident and does not want to become like?

2. What is the biggest change Paul encounters in high school?

3. By what age does Paul enter therapy?

4. What unexpected act does Paul do in Dr. Richard's office?

5. What is Paul's first impression of Bobby in the bassinet?

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