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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the current occupation of the actor who is playing Metzger in the TV pilot?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Used car salesman.
(c) Radio disc jockey.
(d) Real estate mogul.

2. Oedipa has a conversation in a bar with the wearer of the lapel pin, and he tells her he is a member of what group?
(a) Thurn and Tassis.
(b) Love Annonymors.
(c) Inamorati Anonymous.
(d) Immorality Anonymous.

3. While wandering amongst the tourists in downtown San Francisco, Oedipa sees what on a lapel pin?
(a) Thurn and Tassis.
(b) WASTE symbol.
(c) KCUF radio symbol.
(d) Maxwell's demon.

4. What is in the pond at the center of Fangoso Lagoons?
(a) Famous fountains coming out of sunken ships.
(b) Fragments of sunken galleons and Atlantean columns.
(c) Fragments of missiles with the name Yoyodyne, Inc. lettered on each nose cone.
(d) Fragments of old Disney Land rides.

5. After arriving at Dr. Hilarius's clinic, Oedipa is told what by the doctor's assistant?
(a) He has gone crazy.
(b) He is head of the WASTE organization.
(c) He is in love with Oedipa.
(d) He is moving to China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the climax of Oedipa and Metzger's intimate relations?

2. As Mucho and Oedipa eat at a pizzeria, what does Mucho notice about one violin heard on the Muzak playing in the restaurant?

3. What does Oedipa see scribbled on the wall of the ladies' room at the bar she is in with Metzger and Mike Fallopian?

4. What kind of game does Metzger suggest he and Oedipa play in the motel room at Echo Courts?

5. What is the purpose of the group as explained by the tourist wearing the lapel pin?

(see the answer key)

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