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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, Pygmies, Ferrets and Dog Chow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon his discovery, what phrase does the narrator blurt out?
(a) "To each his own."
(b) "Better safe than sorry."
(c) "Et tu, Brute?"
(d) "Bon appétit."

2. Who do the narrator and Tad encounter upon their illegal return to the office?
(a) Alex Hardy.
(b) Clara Tillinghast.
(c) The Druid.
(d) Megan Avery.

3. What kind of guy does the narrator see himself as?
(a) The kind of guy who runs marathons for fun.
(b) The kind of guy who appreciates a night a home with a good book.
(c) The kind of guy who is the life of the party.
(d) The kind of guy who enjoys facts and spurns fiction.

4. What mood is the narrator in as he goes to bed after the date?
(a) For the first time in a while he is happy.
(b) He is confused and angry about his feelings for Vicky.
(c) He is miserable, like always.
(d) He is indifferent, dreading the confrontation with Tillinghast.

5. Who does he call the minute he wakes up?
(a) Clara Tillinghast.
(b) Vicky Hollins.
(c) Megan Avery.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author did the narrator, in his first days at the company, give advice about his award-winning prose?

2. To what famous figure does the narrator compare himself?

3. Where does Alex suspect homosexuality "comes from"?

4. Does the narrator enjoy dancing with Elaine?

5. How do the narrator's coworkers react after his deadline is changed?

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