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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Oedipa know Pierce Inverarity?
(a) He was her ex-husband.
(b) He was a former lover.
(c) He was her brother.
(d) He was her lawyer.

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

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

4. What kind of experiment does Dr. Hilarius want Oedipa to take part in?
(a) An experiment in which vitamins are given to housewives.
(b) An experiment in which birth control drugs are given to housewives.
(c) An experiment in which hallucinogenic drugs are given to monkeys.
(d) An experiment in which hallucinogenic drugs are given to housewives.

5. What has Oedipa noticed about her life before she embarks on her journey?
(a) A lack of romance.
(b) A lack of intensity.
(c) A lot of stress.
(d) A lack of adventure.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a letter from a legal firm, what does Pierce Inverarity request Oedipa do for him?

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

3. Pierce Inverarity was a _____________?

4. What is the name of Dr. Hilarius' s face number 37, which is the face children often use for taunting?

5. Dr. Hilarius has a theory that faces are like what?

(see the answer key)

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