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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, Sometimes a Vague Notion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reservations did the narrator's father have about Amanda?
(a) He feared Amanda would discover that his son was an imbecile.
(b) He found her unfriendly and feared she would not warm up.
(c) He feared the differences in their backgrounds would come between them.
(d) He feared she would not like the east coast.

2. Who is The Druid?
(a) He is a ghost of a man who has been working on an article for seven years.
(b) He is the fourth man to head the company.
(c) He is an often-encountered man on the subway.
(d) He is the narrator's direct superior, nicknamed Clingfast.

3. After what duration of time did the narrator and Amanda move in together?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

4. How does the narrator get the girl to dance with him longer after she's said she is tired?
(a) He pays the DJ to play better songs.
(b) He gives her a rose and tells her she is beautiful.
(c) He offers her drugs which she gladly takes.
(d) He threatens her with bodily harm.

5. According to Megan, what was the only coherent thing Alex said when he was discovered?
(a) He was being attacked by pygmies.
(b) Facts wait for no man.
(c) Bright lights, big city.
(d) One more martini, please.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scent does the narrator catch on Bleecker street?

2. Who has called in sick to the office?

3. Who is the narrator talking with at the club?

4. What drink does the narrator order at the bar?

5. Is the narrator depressed about his current situation?

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