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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, Coma Baby Lives.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does the narrator compare to Amanda?
(a) A gosling.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A foal.
(d) A bear cub.

2. What memo, signed by the Druid's assistant, arrives in the afternoon?
(a) It is Clara's birthday and there is cake in the conference room.
(b) The French article is of the utmost importance.
(c) A Mr. Richard Fox is writing an article on the magazine.
(d) The narrator is fired, so everyone say goodbye.

3. What item(s) is the narrator always leaving in taxis?
(a) His glasses.
(b) Umbrellas.
(c) Phone numbers.
(d) His wallet.

4. How do the narrator's coworkers react after his deadline is changed?
(a) They are ecstatic and want to see him fired.
(b) They are horrified and boycott the company.
(c) They are angry and shun him.
(d) They are sympathetic and want to help him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator's nickname for cocaine?

2. In which department would the narrator rather be working?

3. After what duration of time did the narrator and Amanda move in together?

4. Why has Tad insisted on making up stories about Amanda and the narrator's separation?

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

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