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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, O Couture.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Tad Allagash's main goal in life?
(a) He is an athlete and constantly training for the Olympic games.
(b) He is doctor and is working fervently to cure cancer.
(c) He hopes one day to become mayor of New York City.
(d) He strives to have more fun than anyone else in New York City.

4. What two feelings is the narrator torn between when he discovers his proofs are gone?
(a) Confusion and disappointment.
(b) Horror and relief.
(c) Sadness and anger.
(d) Pride and shame.

5. How does the narrator feel in his meeting with Clara?
(a) Detached: like a samurai, she cannot hurt him if he has already resolved to die.
(b) Horrified: he is completely blindsided by their conversation.
(c) Giddy: he hates this job and wants to quit.
(d) Afraid: he does not want Clara doing him bodily harm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cigarettes does Dolly smoke?

2. In which branch of the magazine does the narrator work?

3. Why do the narrator and Vicky miss their connection with Tad?

4. Who has called in sick to the office?

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

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