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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oedipa compares Mucho's angst about his work to what?
(a) Memories of combat.
(b) Memories of competition.
(c) Metamorphism.
(d) Mental acuity.

2. What is Fangoso Lagoons?
(a) A beach in San Narcisco.
(b) A housing development in Kinneret in which Inverarity owned stock.
(c) A housing development in San Narciso in which Inverarity owned stock.
(d) An Disneyesque amusement park.

3. What is the name of the manager of the Echo Courts Motel?
(a) Miles.
(b) Milton.
(c) Metzger.
(d) Mike.

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

5. What happens at the climax of Oedipa and Metzger's intimate relations?
(a) Opedipa has a vision.
(b) The Parniods sing.
(c) Metzger falls asleep.
(d) The lights go out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pierce Inverarity was a _____________?

2. Who or what in particular does Oedipa compare herself to?

3. What does Oedipa tell Dr. Hilarius that she doesn't trust?

4. What did Inverarity tell Metzger about Oedipa?

5. What will Oedipa have revelations about as she completes her task for Pierce Inverarity?

(see the answer key)

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