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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fiberglass replica does Seagrave have in his show-room?
(a) A 1940's Hisso.
(b) A 1950's Austin.
(c) A 1960's Jaguar.
(d) A 1930's Brooklands.

2. Why does Ballard adjust the rear view mirror as he drives with Vaughan and the two airport prostitutes?
(a) To watch Vaughan and the girl have sex.
(b) To see if Catherine is following them.
(c) To watch the two girls have sex.
(d) To see if Seagrave is following them.

3. How many passengers get trapped in the limousine after the crash at the junction of the eastern descent ramp of the flyover?
(a) Two passengers.
(b) Six passengers.
(c) One passenger.
(d) No passengers.

4. What does Vaughan pick up that has been left by the police at an accident sight?
(a) Bags.
(b) Chalk.
(c) Tape.
(d) Flags.

5. What kind of films did Ballard and Catherine see at the small art-cinema near their home?
(a) American avant-garde and German sex instruction.
(b) Amercian avant-garde and American blockbusters.
(c) French avant-garde and American blockbusters.
(d) German sex instruction and American blockbusters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of commercial did Ballard prepare that he hoped to use a well-known actress for?

2. The firemen who cut Ballard's door from its hinges looked like what according to Ballard?

3. At the Road Research Laboratory, when does Ballard feel his sense of disembodiment and unreality increase?

4. What word does Ballard repeat several times in his description of the car crash at the beginning of the book?

5. What is Helen wearing when Ballard sees her in the yard at Northolt station?

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