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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mucho Maas suffer from on a regular basis?
(a) Migraines.
(b) A crisis of conscience.
(c) Acute consciousness.
(d) A crisis of sadness.

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

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

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

5. On a long ago trip with Pierce Inverarity, where did Oedipa see an exhibition of paintings by Remedios Varo ?
(a) Mazatlan.
(b) Buenos Aires.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Acapulco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Oedipa has lunch with her lawyer, what does he ask her to do?

3. What is the occupation of Mucho Maas?

4. As the novel begins, Mrs. Oedipa Maas arrives home from where?

5. What is the name of the town where Oedipa and Mucho live?

(see the answer key)

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