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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does The Narrator feel the novel was written by?
(a) Phoebe Hurty.
(b) Dwayne Hoover.
(c) Philboyd Studge.
(d) Kilgore Trout.

2. Who commits suicide at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Kilgore's wife.
(b) Phoebe Hurty.
(c) Fred T. Barry.
(d) Dwayne's wife.

3. Why does Kilgore decide to go to the event in Midland City that he is invited to?
(a) To represent his family name.
(b) To represent the dark side of the arts.
(c) To represent Midland City.
(d) To represent success in adulthood.

4. What event is Kilgore invited to attend in Midland City?
(a) Local arts festival.
(b) University professors' convention.
(c) English literature convention.
(d) European film festival.

5. Who is undergoing a mental collapse at the beginning of the book?
(a) The Narrator.
(b) Dwayne Hoover.
(c) Kilgore Trout.
(d) The Author.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kilgore believe the fan letter was written by a child?

2. Where does Kilgore live?

3. What is the science fiction story that Kilgore comes up with about?

4. Where does Kilgore go to spend the night, because it is cheaper than a hotel?

5. What kind of dog does Dwayne have?

(see the answer key)

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