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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What choice does Oedipa make in regard to Dr. Hilarius, even though she recognizes there will never be a way to know if she is cured?

2. What kind of experiment does Dr. Hilarius want Oedipa to take part in?

3. Why does Dr. Hilarius call Oedipa at 3 a.m.?

4. After thinking about Inverarity for the afternoon in Chapter 1, what does Oedipa suddenly remember?

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

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