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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the previous occupation of Mucho Mass?
(a) Real estate mogul.
(b) Used car salesman.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Radio station disc jockey.

2. After receiving Inverarity's letter, which of the following does Oedipa NOT do for the afternoon?
(a) Read book reviews.
(b) Call friends.
(c) Mix cocktails.
(d) Work in her garden.

3. Pierce Inverarity was a _____________?
(a) Cattle rancher.
(b) Radio station disc jockey.
(c) Real estate mogul.
(d) Used car salesman.

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

5. What is the name of Oedipa's lawyer?
(a) Roseman.
(b) Rutgers.
(c) Rutherford.
(d) Rothman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Hilarius's insistence that Oedipa take part in the experiment reminds Oedipa of what?

2. What has Oedipa noticed about her life before she embarks on her journey?

3. Oedipa compares Mucho's angst about his work to what?

4. After hearing about his work in Chapter 1, Oedipa tells Mucho that he is too ___________?

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

(see the answer key)

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