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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kilgore discover as the driver describes the bad novel?
(a) It is his favorite novel.
(b) He knows the author who wrote it.
(c) He has read the novel as well.
(d) It is one of his novels.

2. Why does Wayne Hoobler accost Dwayne at the car dealership?
(a) Dwayne had double crossed him in the past.
(b) Dwayne used racial slurs in his presence.
(c) Dwayne threw the first punch.
(d) Dwayne will not give him a job.

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

4. Instead of shooting himself, what does Dwayne do in an effort to end his life?
(a) Swallows pills.
(b) Hangs himself.
(c) Crashes his car.
(d) Picked a fight with someone.

5. How does Kilgore make his living?
(a) Literature professor.
(b) Finance consultant.
(c) Installs aluminum window frames.
(d) Cleans pools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kilgore decide after reading what he saw written in the bathroom?

2. What does Dwayne believe about himself after reading Kilgore's novel?

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

4. Who is the 17-year-old waitress that serves Dwayne his hamburger?

5. What is the title of one of Kilkgore's science fiction novels?

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