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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through III: "The Little Saint" and "An Evening Out".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The unnamed narrator describes R's beauty as being "stripped of" (89) what?
(a) Guile.
(b) Self-regard.
(c) Self-pity.
(d) Self-confidence.

2. How many former students of the unnamed narrator's attended the event meant to honor him before the concert?
(a) 5 or 6.
(b) 10 or 12.
(c) 14 or 15.
(d) 7 or 8.

3. Which letter of the alphabet does G. use to refer to his friend on whom he has a crush?
(a) L.
(b) X.
(c) M.
(d) B.

4. On which day of the week does the unnamed narrator first meet Svetcheto in person?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Friday.

5. The unnamed narrator likes to think that his easygoing nature about R.'s habitual tardiness is a result of what?
(a) His patience.
(b) His love for R.
(c) His upbringing.
(d) His relaxed nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the "strange litany" (29) the unnamed narrator delivers about his desires, he repeats over and over, "I am" (29) what?

2. What action does the unnamed narrator plan to take when he reaches his destination in the taxi in "Decent People"?

3. Gospodar is Bulgarian for which English word or words?

4. The unnamed narrator admits that the real source of his forgiveness regarding R.'s habitual tardiness is what?

5. What adjective does the unnamed narrator use to describe R.'s reaction to the opera performance?

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