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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the novel begins, Mrs. Oedipa Maas arrives home from where?
(a) A Tupperware party.
(b) A psychiatrist appointment.
(c) A bar.
(d) A funeral.

2. Dr. Hilarius's insistence that Oedipa take part in the experiment reminds Oedipa of what?
(a) Military recruiting posters with Uncle Sam.
(b) Her Uncle Sal.
(c) Military recruiting posters with a marine.
(d) Her father's poster collection.

3. What does Mucho advise Oedipa to do after she shows him the letter regarding Pierce Inverarity?
(a) Go see her shrink.
(b) Call Inverarity's wife.
(c) Have a drink.
(d) Contact their lawyer.

4. After Oedipa has lunch with her lawyer, what does he ask her to do?
(a) Pay the bill.
(b) Run away with him.
(c) Go to a motel.
(d) Sleep with him.

5. After hearing about his work in Chapter 1, Oedipa tells Mucho that he is too ___________?
(a) Secretive.
(b) Sentimental.
(c) Sensitive.
(d) Sensible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of business is Hogan's Seraglio in downtown San Narciso?

2. What does Oedipa use to fend off the advances of the manager of the Echo Courts Motel?

3. After receiving Inverarity's letter, which of the following does Oedipa NOT do for the afternoon?

4. What was the previous occupation of Mucho Mass?

5. What is on the huge sign advertising the Echo Courts Motel?

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